Supreme Court Restricts Review of Ineffective Counsel Claims in Death Penalty Cases

In a 6-3 decision written by Justice Clarence Thomas, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday that a federal court may not consider new evidence outside the state-court record in deciding whether the state violated a person’s Sixth Amendment right to effective assistance of counsel at trial.

Shinn v. Ramirez addresses the cases of two men sentenced to death in Arizona after they received constitutionally ineffective assistance at trial.

Judges are Politicians, just hoods in black robes!

Barry Jones asserts that he was wrongly sentenced to death for the sexual assault and murder of his girlfriend’s four-year-old daughter. After his court-appointed lawyer failed to investigate and present readily available medical evidence showing that the child was not with Mr. Jones when her injuries were sustained, he claimed his rights were violated and a new trial was required.

Under Arizona law, state postconviction review was Mr. Jones’s first opportunity to challenge his trial lawyer’s ineffectiveness. But the state court appointed him a postconviction lawyer who did not even meet the minimum qualifications required by state law. That lawyer likewise failed to investigate and did not raise the claim that trial counsel was ineffective for failing to challenge the State’s medical evidence.

Not until Mr. Jones was appointed competent counsel in federal habeas proceedings did he have the chance to present the medical evidence, which the federal court relied on to find that both his trial and postconviction lawyers were ineffective. The court granted him a new trial, which was upheld by a unanimous panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of appeals.

In a second case, David Ramirez was sentenced to death in 1990 after his trial lawyer failed to investigate and present evidence of his intellectual disabilities, which might have prevented imposition of the death penalty. His postconviction lawyer likewise failed to investigate his intellectual disability and did not argue that his trial counsel was ineffective.

The federal court appointed the Arizona Federal Public Defender to represent Mr. Ramirez, and they submitted evidence showing that he “grew up eating on the floor and sleeping on dirty mattresses in houses filthy with animal feces; that Ramirez’s mother would beat him with electrical cords; and that Ramirez displayed multiple apparent developmental delays, including ‘delayed walking, potty training, and speech’ and inability to maintain basic hygiene or to use utensils to eat.” The Ninth Circuit held the new evidence was substantial and ordered an evidentiary hearing.

In both cases, the federal courts relied on Martinez v. Ryan and Trevino v. Thaler, which held that a person whose postconviction lawyer fails to adequately challenge their trial lawyer’s ineffective performance may raise the ineffectiveness claim for the first time in federal court. These cases provided a critical safeguard for people sentenced to death who had deficient lawyers both at trial and in postconviction proceedings.

Arizona prosecutors appealed the Ninth Circuit’s decisions in Mr. Ramirez and Mr. Jones’s cases. They argued in the Supreme Court that the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (AEDPA), a federal law passed in 1996 that severely restricts incarcerated and death-sentenced people’s access to federal habeas corpus review, bars a federal court from considering any evidence that was not presented in state court, even if Martinez and Trevinoallow the ineffectiveness claim to be raised in federal court.

At oral argument, Justices Thomas and Brett Kavanaugh and Chief Justice John Roberts questioned the inherent conflict in Arizona’s position, with Justice Thomas noting that it would be “rather odd” to “excuse a default under Martinez, but not allow the prisoner to make his underlying claim or develop his evidence.”

Notwithstanding these concerns, the conservative majority adopted Arizona’s position and effectively gutted the Court’s precedent in service of finality and deference to state courts.

The ruling “all but overrules” Martinez and Trevino, Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote in a dissenting opinion joined by Justices Stephen G. Breyer and Elena Kagan. It is “perverse” and “illogical” to hold that a “petitioner cannot logically be faultless for not bringing a claim because of postconviction counsel’s ineffectiveness, yet at fault for not developing its evidentiary basis for exactly the same reason,” she wrote.

Ineffective assistance claims “frequently turn on errors of omission: evidence that was not obtained, witnesses that were not contacted, experts who were not retained, or investigative leads that were not pursued,” Justice Sotomayor wrote. “Demonstrating that counsel failed to take each of these measures by definition requires evidence beyond the trial record.”

Barring such evidence from being developed or considered in federal court, she wrote, renders Martinez “meaningless in many, if not most, cases,” because petitioners will not be able to prove the ineffectiveness claims that Martinez allows them to raise.

“For the subset of these petitioners who receive ineffective assistance both at trial and in state postconviction proceedings, the Sixth Amendment’s guarantee is now an empty one,” the dissent concluded. “Many, if not most, individuals in this position will have no recourse and no opportunity for relief.”

The decision means that Mr. Jones and Mr. Ramirez, “whose trial attorneys did not provide even the bare minimum level of representation required by the Constitution[,] may be executed because forces outside of their control prevented them from vindicating their constitutional right to counsel,” Justice Sotomayor wrote.

And in addition to them, the decision “will leave many people who were convicted in violation of the Sixth Amendment to face incarceration or even execution without any meaningful chance to vindicate their right to counsel.”

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Hammer “Rap-The-Vote Concert Series” Secured Re-Election of Russian President Boris Yeltsin

“As long as there are reformers in the Russian Federation and the other states leading the journey toward democracy’s horizon, our strategy must be to support them. And our place must be at their side.”

-President Bill Clinton on the re-election of Russian President Boris Yeltsin in 1995-

Russian President Boris Yeltsin at White House with President Bill Clinton

Our HISTORIC Hammer “Rap-The-Vote Concert Series” Secured Re-Election of Russian President Boris Yeltsin AND Spawned Rise of Vladamir Putin to Power!

This 1995 revisited article was written strictly from a WORLD HISTORIC perspective about how our “WORLD ALTERING” Urban-American, western style, political campaign strategy utilizing M. C. Hammer in a “Rap-The-Vote Concert Series” secured the 18-45 voter turnout and the re-election of Russian President Boris Yeltsin in 1995 with the “Our Home Is Russia” (NDR), a Russian liberal political party. Abdul-Jalil al-Hakim devised a strategic plan, executive produced, produced, filmed and broadcast on Russian National TV a series of concerts in St. Petersburg, Moscow, and the WORLD. This campaign tactic was their most effective strategy, greatest strength- uniquely different and vastly superior to anything Russia had ever witnessed. This comprehensive, targeted attack with our expertise well grounded in modern focused campaigning strategy, advertising, marketing, and promotions was trumpeted for saving Russian democracy with Yeltsin’s re-election ensuring continuity in the Democratic evolution of Russia and securing world peace. The television programming was so successful that it has regularly run on air since 1995!

This strategy was trumpted for saving Russian democracy with Yeltsin’s re-election ensuring continuity in the Democratic evoultion of Russia and securing world peace.

The television programming was so successful that it has regularly run on air since 1995!

THIS BLACK HISTORY IS WORLD HISTORY!

THIS BLACK POLITICS IS WORLD POLITICS!

At the time we began our concerts and campaign events over the weeks in St. Petersburg, Vladimir Putin was then Deputy mayor of St. Petersburg, organized the St. Petersburg branch of the Party Our Home Is Russia, was it’s Chairman, and led the campaign issue of the party in the elections to the Duma that led to his rise to power and being named President of Russia by Boris Yeltsin.

After our concerts and campaign events over the weeks ending in Moscow, our overwhelmingly positive Polling numbers cemented the campaign an incredible success and this strategy was heralded world wide by political pundits as “incredibly brilliant”, “ a global coup”, “a miraculous event in history”, a “triumph for democratic reform” and “universally invaluable” in it’s effect of being “a savior”, as Yeltsin was the only alternative to guaranteeing the West’s and the World’s political, economic, and military security to carry out their reform agenda.

BUT, with a Western audience in mind, but I must add an important clarification that I do not aim to justify the authoritarian tendency or the confrontational policies undertaken by Russia, EVER. However, a sober conversation about missed opportunities, of what went wrong, requires a scrutinizing evaluation not only of Russian, but also of the rest of the World, including China, North Korea, South America, Israel and the United States.

Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia has been traversing its own, often difficult path toward independent development. The trajectory of the country’s development was mostly determined by internal factors, particularly concerning the balance of power among various sections of the Russian elite.

For Russia, the early 1990s were one of those critical junctures when many paths were open. The politically active section of society defeated a decrepit totalitarian regime, hoping to restore Russia’s full participation in the community of developed states in the global north. In those days, the most pressing question in Russian society appeared to concern identity: Who are we? In searching for an answer, many members of the reformist elite waited for the West to extend a hand in friendship, to offer assistance as equals.

Accordingly, many among the Russian elite and society at large answered that question by attempting to reclassify their country as a member of the “first world.” It was the world Andrei Sakharov dreamed that Russia could join, as yesterday’s foe and tomorrow’s friend. That move, they hoped, could lead to Russia’s deeper integration into the West’s political, economic, and security structures, such as the EU, NATO, WHO, Schengen Zone, and the World.

Such a move, had it been successful, would not have prevented a nationalist backlash in subsequent years but might at least have limited it: elites integrated into Western systems would have valued the advantages of their position. And if, regardless of those achievements, Russia’s leaders had still opted for isolationism, then the world would be discussing “Russia’s Brexit” and its departure from the EU. It would not be discussing the invasion of Ukraine, the annexation of Crimea, wars in Georgia and Chechnya, and the evisceration of constitutional freedoms in Russia.

“Our Home Is Russia” (NDR) was a Russian liberal political party founded in 1995, existed to 2006, by former Gazprom chairman, then Russian Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin. It was a liberal, centrist political movement, founded for the purpose of rallying more technocratic-reformist (right-wing) government supporters. At the time of its founding, Chernomyrdin had the backing of Russian president Boris Yeltsin along with numerous large financial institutions such as Association of Russian Banks, and major companies such as Gazprom, of which he was formerly the chairman.

Viktor Chernomyrdin, served as Russia’s prime minister under then President Boris Yeltsin from 1992 to 1998, a turbulent period of economic hardship and political turmoil as a bankrupted Russia struggled to recreate itself as a democracy after the Soviet collapse, developing as a market economy while throwing off communism and engineered the creation of Gazprom, now the world’s biggest gas company.

Previously Yeltsin tacitly supported Russia’s Choice as the preferred party to win the December 1993 elections for the Duma and carry out the reform agenda that the late Supreme Soviet had stalled. However, the failure of Russia’s Choice and other reform-oriented parties in that election forced Yeltsin to change his strategy, once again relying on Chernomyrdin, his emerging “Party of Power,” the industrial-military complex, the armed forces, and the KGB–to the detriment of the legislature and Russian democracy.

The leaders of the Democratic Russia Movement, the coalition that pressed Mikhail Gorbachev to annul the communist monopoly on power in February 1990, that launched Yeltsin into the Russian presidency in June 1991, and that then gave birth to the Russia’s Choice party.

The movement attracted the sympathies and interests of many prominent members of the ruling elite of Russia, and NDR was thus nicknamed “the party of power”. It was also known as the party of the Oligarchs, the position previously identified with another political party, Democratic Choice of Russia. Two other parties were interested in cooperating with NDR after its foundation: parts of the Agrarian Party of Russia and Democratic Choice of Russia. Together their platform would promote “freedom, property, and legality”, and would favor such policies as reducing the state’s role in the economy, support for small businesses, privatization of agriculture, military cutbacks and sought “a normal life in Russia” and peace in Chechnya after the First Chechen War. However, after Chernomyrdin’s candidacy for a second term as Prime Minister was in 1998 rejected by the Duma, Our Home – Russia declined the other parties’ bid for cooperation.

Boris Yeltsin wanted to establish a two-party system in 1995 after the American model and advocated the establishment of a center-right and a left- centrist electoral blocs. Yeltsin’s aim was on the one hand to clip the extreme parties on the political fringe, even at the head of the Communist Party Gennady Zyuganov KPRF away from the power. On the other hand, Yeltsin wanted to create functional, loyal and non-ideological parties to consolidate its power and stability of the country.

The main parties competing in the 1996 Russian Duma elections learned a lesson from 1993 and made wider use of popular artistic and sports figures ¡in advertisements, for endorsements, and as candidates for office. Chernomyrdin’s party even used the American rapper M. C. Hammer. These popular figures help establish a party’s image. To this day, most of Russia’s parties center around personalities and not platforms, and they have yet to consolidate loyal, definable constituencies.

The 1999 Duma elections also followed this trend. The greatest vote-getter was Yedinstvo, a party formed only weeks prior to the elections, which had no political or economic platforms and whose only overt identity was support for Vladimir Putin, the popular prime minister. Therefore, the image that Russian parties convey on television can prove more crucial than in established democracies. This means that whoever has the slickest ad, appeals to emotions (such as Yedinstvo did with the war in Chechnya), and boasts the most charismatic personality often wins the vote.

Some analysts explain Vladimir Zhirinovsky’s surprise success in the 1993 election by his adept use of symbolism and sleek soundbites, as others have partly attributed Yeltsin’s victory in the June 1991 Russian presidential elections to wide use of popular symbolism, as advised by the Krieble Institute of Washington.

The “Rap-The-Vote Concert Series” was particularly strange given Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin cherished his stodgy, button-down reputation. He was not young, he is not funky, and he most definitely does not “rock the house.” And that is why it was a bit surprising that Chernomyrdin’s campaign hired the American rapper M. C. Hammer to enliven the image of “Our Home Is Russia”, the centrist political party.

M. C. Hammer in Russian “Rap-The-Vote Concert Series”

Against a glowing red, white and blue “Our Home Is Russia” backdrop at the Rossiya concert hall, Hammer bellowed, “We feel like bustin’ loose!”.

The campaign for Russia’s parliamentary elections, which were held on Dec. 17, 1995, has begun, with about 5,000 candidates struggling for the attention of voters. And although almost all of them are wrapping themselves in patriotism, nationalism and fierce anti-Western slogans, their campaigns have gone completely Hollywood.

In television advertising, sex, money and fear-mongering are far more prominent this year than issues and platforms. Although Russia has experimented with American-style campaign tactics before, this campaign is beginning to look like a Soviet propagandist’s worst caricature of the American democratic process.

Some politicians, like the extreme nationalist Vladimir V. Zhirinovsky, are selling themselves with the kind of erotic imagery usually reserved for car advertisements and music videos. Others, including the popular nationalist general, Aleksandr Lebed, are using slick, scary spots about crime and corruption. And almost every party is using celebrities. Pop stars and actors are not just endorsing candidates, they are running for office on almost every party list.

Even the Communists are not immune to showbiz. Nikolai Gubenko, a popular actor and theater director, is a top party candidate.

“Except for the Communist Party, there is such weak party identity in Russia that candidates have to sell personalities, not political platforms,” said Michael McFaul, an expert on Russian politics at Stanford University. “It becomes Hollywood glitzy – what personality can make us famous?”

Our Home Is Russia is known as the “party of power” because it is made up of government officials, is backed by the major Russian banks and has political clout and money, but it has fared poorly in most public opinion polls.

The party has recruited Nikita Mikhalkov, the Oscar-winning actor in “Burnt by the Sun” and the movie’s director, as well as Ludmila Zykina, a famous anthem singer who was the Soviet Kate Smith.

Its managers are chasing the vote of the disaffected youth in a way that would make Gary Hart blush.

“We have to use different, unusual means to wake the voters up,” said Yuri Shuvalov, 30, a campaign strategist.

The state-owned television and radio stations, including ORT, Russia’s largest network, which was formerly state-owned and is now partly owned by a consortium of banks sympathetic to the government, will each give free airtime to all parties – a maximum of one hour a month. They also will sell additional, paid, airtime to campaigns, but ORT has determined that candidates and parties can only buy three minutes of additional airtime. Candidates and their parties are free to buy airtime on Russia’s private networks, but only ORT is broadcast nationwide.

If many of the candidate’s paid advertisements look like flashy MTV videos, the taped appeals on free airtime that began appearing on Tuesday looked more like late-night public-access television. Politicians like Yegor T. Gaidar of the democratic Russia’s Choice party, and Ivan Rybkin, the speaker of Parliament, running with his own centrist party, fumbled with their notes, fidgeted in their pockets and looked in the wrong cameras.

Though all the major parties are producing slick television advertisements that concentrate on image more than substance, Zhirinovsky still leads the pack. His first television advertisement, broadcast on the Moscow channel, features a sexy cabaret singer, purring a love song to him (“The world would be so boring without you/you are my idol’”) as she teasingly unzips her blouse. Behind her, a giant screen flickers with clips of Zhirinovsky in action, including the time he flung a glass of orange juice in the face of his opponent during a televised debate.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and former Russian Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin

Vladimir Putin was then Deputy mayor of St. Petersburg, who became president of Russia, organized in 1995, the St. Petersburg branch of the Party Our House Russia, was it’s Chairman, and led the campaign issue of the party in the elections to the Duma.

Not necessarily for OHR, of course, but the bloc’s name was prominent on the publicity posters and its deputy chairman in St. Petersburg Alexander Prokhorenko agreed that the existence of OHR was likely to penetrate the minds of MC Hammer fans along with his music.

The concert was aimed to encourage the city’s apolitical young people to vote. “I don’t believe that thinking people could go to a concert and then immediately vote for OHR,” he said. “But at least they will start to wonder who we are.”

Free concert tickets were distributed to the city’s schools, higher education institutes, military academies and youth clubs. “This should be an election for the generation aged between 20 and 40,” Mr. Prokhorenko said. “It must determine its own fate or else the development of Russia on general world lines could slow down.”

He feared that if young people stayed at home on election day and did not support democratic forces then there could be a repeat of the 1993 picture where three-quarters of the electorate did not vote “and only afterwards complain about decisions that are taken. It is obvious that Duma deputies do not represent the majority of people.”

“We are not a political party, we are a social movement,” said Mr Prokhorenko. “We do not have the organizational structures of a political party and there is no official membership system, you just announce that you are a member of our movement,” he continued.

St. Petersburg Mayor Anatoly Sobchak declared his support for OHR, and his wife Ludmilla Narusova was a candidate on the bloc’s federal list.

Mr. Prokhorenko himself is a deputy in the City Assembly. Nevertheless he denied that OHR deserved the oft-quoted label “party of power.” “That is a stereotype which is not correct,” he said. “The essence of any party is the aims it sets itself, and only after that the people who participate in it. “Our purpose is to get the largest possible number of professionally prepared, experienced politicians elected to the Duma.”

In that case, it would have seemed logical for OHR to unite with other democratic parties in opposition to communists and ultra-nationalists.

Mr. Prokhorenko said he did not think so, as Russia had been a totalitarian country for so long that it was time for some freedom of choice.

“The fact that we have democrats of the Rybkin, Yavlinsky, Gaidar and Chernomyrdin types is an expression of Russian minds,” he said. “Maybe it’s not very useful for the country, but it’s objective.”

Former Russian Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin was laid to rest after an emotional eulogy by Vladimir Putin.

Former Russian Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin was laid to rest after an emotional eulogy by Vladimir Putin. The usually tough and sharp-tongued Putin, the current prime minister, spoke at his funeral service and at one point he paused and appeared to be struggling to hold back tears. His voice trembled as he said: “We will miss Viktor. We will hold his memory in our hearts and in our work.”

THE REST, – AS THEY SAY-,

IS BLACK HISTORY, WORLD HISTORY!

as BLACK POLITICS IS WORLD POLITICS!

Abdul-Jalil

THE MEDIA AND POLITICAL RESPONSE TO THE “RAP THE VOTE CONCERT SERIES”

November 1995- M. C. Hammer in Russia, The Re-election of Russian President Boris Yeltsin by “Our Home Is Russia”, Russian Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin’s Political Party

Prime Minister Chernomyrdin’s party was struggling to distance their leader from the unpopularity of the Government he headed, resolved to using western style campaign strategy. “Our Home” promised economic stability and continuation of the Democratic course of Yeltsin’s government.

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In November 1995 Abdul-Jalil al-Hakim executive produced, produced, filmed and broadcast on Russian National TV a series of concerts in St. Petersburg and Moscow by MC Hammer in an urban style, “Rap-The-Vote” to secure the 18-45 voter turnout and re-election of President Boris Yeltsin. Polling after the concerts was overwhelmingly positive..

“Hammer is our father and rap is a very serious subject for me and if Chernomyrdin can give us Hammer then we will give him our vote.” said Oleg, an 18-year old Russian rap fan in attendance.

Being Prime Minister gave Chernomyrdin a huge advantage in access to Russian voters, with slick campaign posters, he told AP “we are using American pop music performances to drum up support among Russian youth for his political campaign”; the video scenes showed M.C. Hammer performing. Chernomyrdin’s travels around Russia in his capacity as Prime Minister, but looked more like the political campaign trail of an American President.

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This strategy was trumpeted as “world altering” for saving Russian democracy with Yeltsin’s re-election ensuring continuity in the evolution of Russia and securing world peace.

This strategy was heralded world wide by political pundits as “incredibly brilliant”, a “triumph for democratic reform” and “universally invaluable” in it’s effect of having “saved” Russian democracy, as Yeltsin was the only alternative in ensuring continuity in the evolution of Russia and securing world peace.

This coup, a miraculous event in history, was depicted and canonized in a 2004 film

“Spinning Boris” starring Jeff Goldblum, Anthony LaPaglia and Liev Schreiber.

“Spinning Boris” The Best President of Russia America Ever Had ..L. A. Times Review

Jeff Goldblum, Anthony LaPaglia and Liev Schreiber star as a trio of elite American political campaign operatives who were hired in secret to manage Russian President Boris Yeltsin’s election campaign in 1996. He’s polling at 6 percent with the election a few months away. First, they must get someone’s attention; they succeed finally with Yeltsin’s daughter, then it’s polling, focus groups, messages and spin. Even as Yeltsin’s numbers go up, they are unsure who hired them and if Yeltsin’s allies have a different plan in mind than victory. When the going gets toughest, they put a spin on their stake: democracy and capitalism must win. They orchestrate the most spectacular political comeback of the twentieth century – as they “sold” Boris Yeltsin to the Russian public gaining Yeltsin’s successful re-election. http://www.box.net/shared/sc1l8qycmt

The Re-election of Russian President Boris Yeltsin at Excerpts of “Clinton Secrets” in a book by JOHN DIAMOND

The campaign tactic was their most effective strategy, greatest strength- uniquely different and vastly superior to anything Russia had ever witnessed. This strategic plan with our expertise well grounded in modern American campaigning got Yeltsin re-elected. This was simply a matter of fact that he was the best the modern world could get compared to the alternative communist and he was fully supported by the U.S.

A State Department memorandum, marked “confidential,’’ summarized then President Bill Clinton’s meeting with Yeltsin at a summit in Egypt, where Clinton told Yeltsin he ”wanted to make sure that everything the United States did would have a positive impact and nothing should have a negative impact’’ on Yeltsin’s re-election. The memo added the U. S. wanted an upcoming summit with the Russian leader to be successful to “reinforce everything that Yeltsin had done.’’

Excerpts of “Clinton Secrets” in a book by JOHN DIAMOND, Associated Press Writer

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The granddaughter of German holocaust survivors and South African grandparents who lived through apartheid, Goapele knows the importance of giving back time, energy and resources to the community and the planet. “I’ve been involved in community organization since I was 10, so it’s naturally integrated into my music. One of the reasons I wanted to be a songwriter in the first place was so I could sing lyrics that I believed in and that come from my heart. I draw from my own experience and the experiences I’ve watched others go through. I want my music to truly represent me, instead of trying to fit stereotypes that women in this industry are encouraged to fit into.”
The title track, “Change It All,” started with a song idea,” says Goapele. “I was feeling disempowered and frustrated with the people who were elected in 2000, and then re-elected, and frustrated about the disappearing support for music and art and resources that are being taken away from our local communities in order to fund a war that many of us don’t believe in.”
In the spirit of Goapele’s interest in positive change, she and Skyblaze founded an online community that shares its name with her album. ChangeItAll.org presents Goapele’s musical message, highlights political and social change-makers, and provides a forum for Goapele’s fans and others to network and create ways to promote action, creativity, courage and positive growth for people and communities everywhere.
“In talking to the team at Skyblaze, we started thinking, ‘What if we used this opportunity to create a tool for other people to connect, ‘” she adds. “So, instead of looking at what’s wrong in the world, let’s look at what changes are already happening and use it as a way for people to organize around those things.”
For a singer whose name means ‘to move forward’ in Sitswana, a South African language, her new album, Change It All, proves that enlightened change can be a positive force in the world of music and beyond. Note: Goapele is pronounced Gwa-pa-lay.

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TANK

Yoshi’s Oakland

Friday, April 22, and Sunday April 24, 2011 8:00 PM.

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510 Embarcadero W
Oakland Ca 94607

Friday, April 22, 2011 and
Sunday, April 24, 2011
8:00 pm

Tank is one of the most recognizable names in modern R&B, known for vivid storytelling and sensual love songs. He’s an icon in the making, with four albums and eight Grammy nominations under his belt. He’s also a singer who carries the torch of masters like Marvin Gaye and Al Green, while redefining R&B for a new decade. For singer/songwriter/producer Tank—about to release his Atlantic Records debut Now or Never, his first album in three years, and the one he describes as his most confident yet—the secret is simple. He remains true to who he is, as a man and an artist.
“My music is the real me,” says Tank. “I’ll either live by that or I’ll die by that in this business, but I’ve got to be me.” He’s famous for sexy yet relatable love songs that are at once thoroughly modern and yet steeped in the sounds of classic soul. Though fans know and love Tank for smash hits like “Maybe I Deserve” and “Please Don’t Go,” they may be surprised to learn that he is also behind such chart-toppers as Rubben Studdard’s “Change Me” and Omarion’s “O.” What’s more, Tank served as an associate member of the hit-making production team, The Underdogs, with further credits including the smash soundtrack to the 2006 musical film adaptation of Dreamgirls (in which he also made a cameo). Since releasing his previous album Sex, Love, & Pain in 2007, Tank took a moment to step out of the spotlight, but not necessarily out of the studio. He formed the Los Angeles-based production company Song Dynasty, and began shaping the sound of modern R&B with songs for a diverse roster of artists including Keyshia Cole, Jennifer Hudson, Jamie Foxx, Chris Brown, and Keri Hilson. Though he has enjoyed crafting hits for these artists, Tank is ready to step into the spotlight yet again, and returns with an incredibly personal collection. “I put a lot of my personal business into my music because people relate to it. I sing based upon the things that I’ve been through. I don’t just sing about the pain, I sing about getting through it. Whether I’m singing about sex, relationships, or the occasional party, the songs are still about classic R&B themes.”
Poised to release his fourth studio album Now or Never, Tank is ready to share the intensely intimate themes his fans have come to love, even as he prepares to show an entirely new side of himself. “The sound of this new album is still the traditional R&B formula, but sonically it’s very current,” says Tank. His first single, “Sex Music,” perfectly illustrates his new sound. The high-energy track lives up to its name with a spacey, shuddering beat. Produced by Song Dynasty with Harvey Mason Jr. (Dreamgirls, Kelly Clarkson, Justin Timberlake), “Sex Music” is sure to appeal to die-hard Tank fans.
“We’re going to keep pressing forward with this R&B thing,” promises Tank. During the process of bringing Now or Never to life, he’s experimented with new technology and new collaborators, even as he explores the themes that have always moved him. “Emergency” is an emotional ballad with a sense of humor, comparing a woman’s desire to a four-alarm fire. “You Mean that Much” is a soaring, orchestral anthem. “Can I Make Love”, says Tank, “is self-explanatory… I’m known for having songs that give you an opportunity to not say much. All you need is a little eye contact, and it’s on.”
These timeless songs of love, lust, and loss take cinematic tone in the hands of Tank, as he crafts imagery that is uniquely tangible and real. Perhaps it’s his new love of acting that has deepened his storytelling. Tank recently graced the screen in The Preacher’s Kid, and he has been studying acting, though he promises that music will continue to be his first love. “We have to take this stand now because R&B is slowly becoming a lost art,” explains Tank. “R&B music is the thing that connects people.” Though he loves a fantasy party scene as much as any man, Tank writes about the real, everyday emotions and situations that people relate to because, as he says, “we’re meant to move people with this music, and I want to be part of that movement.”
It’s been an incredible journey since Tank was an undiscovered artist with a dream, penning “Maybe I Deserve” in the basement of his mother’s Maryland home, on “an MPC and two keyboards.” The single would go on to dominate urban radio in 2001, when Tank released his gold-certified debut album Force of Nature. Though he has enjoyed remarkable successes throughout his career, Tank considers Now or Never the album when “it all came together.” The title doesn’t just refer to the urgency he feels within R&B as a whole, but also the growth he’s done over the years as an artist. Now re-emerging with a new team and a renewed confidence in his music, Tank is ready to have these songs heard.
“Everything I’ve been through has prepared me for this moment right now. I’ve got a new deal, new energy and new people around who are just as excited about the album as I am. Everything I’ve learned over the years as a producer, writer and artist have gone into Now or Never.”

Tank – Emergency [Official Music Video]

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Throughout the years of the Kentucky Derby, the race has had a special appeal to the celebrity set. The rich and famous that mingle among the Derby Day crowd add a unique dimension to the spectacle of the “Run for the Roses.”

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One of the first celebrity sightings dates to 1877 when famed Polish actress Helena Modjeska attended the third running of the Kentucky Derby. In the 1945 book, Down the Stretch, it was noted that Modjeska was impressed by the Derby but even more charmed by the mint julep to which she was introduced by Churchill Downs founder M. Lewis Clark following the race.

Terrell “T.O.” Owens and Friends at the Derby

Over the years, a stream of celebrities from film, music, sports, politics and wealth have been drawn to the Derby. On at least one occasion, a celebrity with a more notorious background was the talk of the Derby. The 15th renewal in 1889 brought bank and train robber Frank James to Louisville. The brother of famed outlaw Jesse James and a leader in their outlaw gang, Frank was on hand to watch Spokane take the victory over favored Proctor Knott.

Although most of the rich and famous that attend are guests of prominent ticket holders, the Derby has also attracted an impressive roster of celebrity racehorse owners. The group has found that the thrill of running their horses in the Kentucky Derby is as moving as any accomplishment in their professional careers.

During the 1990s this group of celebrity owners grew to include: musician MC Hammer, 1992 Dance Floor, 3rd; composer Burt Bacharach, 1994 Soul of the Matter, 5th, and 1995 Afternoon Deelites, 8th; music producer Berry Gordy, 1994 Powis Castle, 8th; film producer Albert Broccoli, 1994 Brocco, 4th; New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, 1997 Concerto, 9th; and former NBA and current University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino, 1998 Halory Hunter, 4th, and 2001 A P Valentine, 7th.

A direct descendant of England’s Epsom Derby, the Kentucky Derby has been attended on four separate occasions by British royalty. The first came in 1930, when Edward George Villiers Stanley, the 17th Earl of Derby and a representative of the family from whom the term Derby was derived, became the first member of the English nobility to attend. Prohibition was in effect at the time and Lord Derby expressed his disappointment in not being able to sample a mint julep. “You have a great many advantages I should like to copy for England,” Derby said, “but prohibition is not one of them.” Derby was followed in 1951 by the Duke of Windsor, who had renounced the British throne in 1936 so he could marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson.

The 100th running of the Kentucky Derby in 1974 brought Princess Margaret and her husband, Lord Snowdon. The most recent visit by British royalty came in 2007, when Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II attended with her husband, Prince Philip.

Eight U.S. Presidents have witnessed the Derby and marveled at the pageantry and spectacle of the famed event. Future President Harry S. Truman was reported as the first and was followed in 1952 by Lyndon Johnson who attended as a Texas senator. In 2000, future President George W. Bush, who would win the election that same year, was on hand for the 126th running of the Derby with his father former President George Herbert Walker Bush. Only Richard M. Nixon attended while serving in office. He had visited in 1968 as guest of Kentucky Governor Louie B. Nunn and commented that if he was elected President he would return to the 1969 Derby. That year also attracted two future presidents Gerald R. Ford and Ronald Reagan. No other President has witnessed more Derbys than Ford. Beginning in 1977, Ford and his wife Betty attended almost every Derby for 10 years as guests of longtime friend John Galbreath, a former Churchill chairman of the board. In 1983, for the 109th Derby, two past Presidents and one future president were in attendance. Ford was joined by Jimmy Carter, the Democrat who had defeated him in 1976, and then Vice President George Bush, who would win the 1988 presidential election. In 1999, Al Gore joined the list of vice presidents that attended the Derby. That list includes: 1931, Charles Curtis; 1937, John Nance Garner; and 1958 Alben Barkley.

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MAY-APRIL 2011 New Job Listings

EXECUTIVE & MANAGEMENT POSITIONS

Amsel, Eisenstadt & Frazier is currently expanding its adult theatrical department. We are seeking an experienced adult theatrical talent agent. The candidate should have at least 2 years’ experience as a sub-agent. No trainees or assistants. Our agency is seeking someone to expand on our already successful adult theatrical, youth, commercial and below the line departments. All inquiries are completely confidential. Please contact John Frazier at frazier@aeftalent.com.
Experienced commercial agent needed for one of LA’s top commercial departments in a full service bicoastal talent agency. Agent must have at least two to three years’ experience in a busy commercial department. Seeking an addition to an established team, must have excellent industry relationships and verifiable history of developing and servicing talent. Please email cover letter and resume (paste your resume into the body of the email – NO attachments) to agencyjobs@aol.com
The People’s Production Company is hiring four Story Editors. These are full-time positions based in Sherman Oaks. As a Story Editor at PPC, you will compose story notes and script coverage, help in the story evaluation process, identify scripts and films for feature development, and assist in the managing of freelance Story Analysts. Each Story Editor will oversee one of four Genre groups. To apply, please go to https://us-amazon.icims.com/jobs/intro and search for any of these job numbers: 136878, 136876, 136874, 136872. If you have questions, contact us at ProjectQD@gmail.com
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United Talent Agency (UTA) seeks qualified candidates for its agent trainee program. Previous industry experience and bachelors degree required. Candidates must be motivated, extremely detail oriented, have excellent communication and organizational skills and a desire to learn the business of talent representation. This is a very demanding environment with excellent opportunities to work in Film, Television, Music, New Media and Entertainment Marketing. Proficiency with Microsoft Office software is mandatory. Compensation includes overtime and full benefits. References required. www.unitedtalent.com for more information. Fax cover letter & resume to (310) 247-1111 or email to HR@unitedtalent.com. Attn: Human Resources. No calls.
Looking for motivated first assistant to established literary manager in Beverly Hills. All the usual assistant duties. Interest in becoming a manager a must. This is a promotion track job. Please email cover letter, resume, coverage sample and references to jobs@radmincompany.comwith subject line: Literary Assistant.
A leading Beverly Hills independent film company has a unique and exciting opportunity for someone with great administrative experience to assist the chairman of the company. The candidate must have a minimum of 2+ years relevant experience working with key players in the entertainment industry, including executives, producers and managers. This is an extremely busy desk and all candidates must have excellent written, oral & interpersonal communication skills. Ability to effectively prioritize with strong time management skills, follow up and ability to multitask. Salary is commensurate with experience and benefits included. Please email resume90210@gmail.com
A busy and growing talent and literary management company seeks a part-time assistant to start May 2nd. Duties include but are not limited to heavy phones, scheduling, organizing, helping with submissions, and other duties. Ideal candidate should be personable, able to multi-task, possess good communication skills, and be PC proficient. Great introduction to the representation side of the business. College degree required. Hours are weekdays 10AM-1PM & 3PM-6PM. One year commitment preferable. Salary to be discussed. Please email cover/resume toptasst2011@gmail.com
Busy talent manager with 14 clients and a number of other ventures seeks a trained, intelligent, type A assistant who is interested in managing actors, developing tv and film projects and a multi-tasker as well as a skilled communicator. Experience in rolling calls, scheduling and anticipating is preferred. Please contact us at assistus@ktmgmt.com.
Theatrical Talent Agency seeks Assistant with 3-5 years’ experience, tapped into the milieu, with a strong passion for the business and desire to take on Jr. Agent responsibilities. Must have excellent phone and people skills, as well as a knack for writing. Applicant will be responsible for standard office tasks, should be MAC savvy, detail oriented and organized. Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to HRtalentagency@gmail.com
Assistant to EVP of Production at a busy reality TV company. Ideal candidate has worked at a production company or agency. Person must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to juggle multiple tasks. Responsibilities include assistant duties, managing production office, and providing support to production staff. Technical knowledge of Mac products is required. Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@rrstaff.comwith “Assistant to EVP of Production” in subject line.
Looking for an assistant for two executives at MTV scripted development. Prior experience on an entertainment desk a must. Detail-oriented, best of the best, etc. Send resumes to scriptedasst@gmail.com
Verve Talent & Literary Agency is seeking a new assistant for one of its partners. Candidates must be detail-oriented, extremely motivated and passionate about being involved in the representation business. Extensive knowledge in both features and television, and a year of relevant agency/management experience is required. Job responsibilities include heavy phones, scheduling and extensive coverage. Must be a team player with a great attitude and the ability to prioritize several tasks simultaneously. This is a great opportunity at a growing company for the right person. Please email resume and cover letter to: VerveAsst@gmail.com
Independent television/film/digital production company seeks experienced executive assistant to partner of the company. Candidates must have 2-3 years’ experience supporting a senior level executive at studio/network/agency. Applicants should be extremely organized, detail-oriented, hardworking team players with excellent communication skills and a great attitude. Proficiency with Macs, iPads, Blackberry is necessary. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Please send resumes to careers@bermanbraun.comand write Executive Assistant in the subject line.
Looking for motivated first assistant to established literary manager in Beverly Hills. All the usual assistant duties. Interest in becoming a manager a must. This is a promotion track job. Please email cover letter, resume, coverage sample and references to jobs@radmincompany.comwith subject line: Literary Assistant.
Full-time first assistant needed for a top Los Angeles commercial department at a full service bicoastal talent agency. Ideal candidate would have two years agency experience, excellent communication abilities, computer fluency, as well as exceptional organizational and problem solving skills. Multi tasking in a fast paced environment necessary, as well as good humor under stress. Looking to hire immediately. Local Applicants only. Please email cover letter and resume (paste your resume into the body of the email – no attachments) to agencyjobs@aol.com
Immediate entry-level Department Assistant position available in the Theatre (Stage) Department of a bicoastal talent agency based in Los Angeles. Candidates must be dedicated, organized, able to multi-task, and have excellent computer and people skills. Candidate must also be reliable, enthusiastic and intelligent. Knowledge of theatre and office skills are required. Please email cover letter, resume and a (writing sample in the form of a business letter) to Lindsey@ksrtalent.com
Partner of management/production company Kritzer Levine Wilkins Griffin Entertainment is seeking an executive assistant. Ideal candidate is an ambitious person with a strong interest in talent management and the desire to be promoted in house is a must. Great opportunity for someone who seeks mentorship and wants to take his or her career to the next level. At least one year of talent experience (preferably agency experience) is required. Standard industry pay, benefits and hours. Please email resumes to wilkinsasst@klwg-ent.com
Boutique management company seeks qualified assistant. Candidates must have excellent people skills, ability to multi-task, strong attention to detail, and previous agency or management experience. Duties include rolling calls, heavy scheduling, database upkeep, and maintaining a general sense of order in clients and managers lives. Send cover letter and resume to: managementasst2011@gmail.com
Award winning screenwriter and future director looking for intelligent, personable assistant to run their office. Applicants must have at least one year industry experience with references; have excellent phone, writing, and researching skills and be computer savvy. A strong ability to prioritize, multi task and organize a great advantage. Perfect position to see what it’s like from the creative side of the business. Please email resume to: omiohmyproductions@gmail.com, subject line to read “Assistant Position”
Assistant needed for Producer in prep on studio film with others in development. Responsibilities include office management (schedules, phones, submissions), project coordination and working side-by-side with Producer in all aspects of job. Must be Mac, Office proficient. Tech proficiency a plus. Must be energetic, reliable, and detail-oriented. Previous agency/management or assistant experience mandatory. Entry-level salary with basic health plan; and bonus/incentive structure. Send resumes/cover letters to ProdAsst310@gmail.com.
Mess Media, a reality TV production company, seeks a temporary assistant to the president/CEO that could lead to a permanent position. Responsibilities include answering phones, scheduling, filing and some heavy lifting. Additionally, the assistant will be exposed to development, production and post-opportunities. Qualifications needed for this position are an understanding of computers and office software, phone experience and an interest in reality television. Please send resumes to frontdesk@messmediatv.com.
Santa Monica based TV Production Company seeks a professional administrative assistant with 3-5 years’ experience to work with two busy television executives. Applicant must be a motivated self-starter with exceptional people skills. Must have excellent written and organizational skills and be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Administrative duties will include scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, handling incoming calls, arranging travel and managing correspondence. Looking for a team player who can thrive in a fast paced work environment! Please send resume and cover letter to: agoodproduction@yahoo.com
Preferred Content, a film, television and digital production, sales and finance advisory company, is seeking an experienced administrative assistant for one of its Managing Partners. Responsibilities include heavy phones, scheduling, film/television/digital project tracking and evaluation and general administrative duties. Fast paced, high energy work environment with potential for growth. Agency experience a must. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Please submit cover letter and resume to info@preferredcontent.net.

A talent management company seeks an organized and self-motivated assistant to one of the company partners. Responsibilities include heavy phones, rolling calls, scheduling, travel arrangements, and general administrative duties. Experience required. Full-time position. Pay based on experience. Please send cover letter and resume to asstmgmt11@gmail.com

Assistant needed at Odenkirk-Provissiero Entertainment. Agency or management experience and a passion for comedy is a plus. Applicant should have a college degree, good phone and people skills, strong writing ability, and be Mac proficient. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to become a manager. Send resume and cover letter to: asst_position@op-ent.com.

Prominent commercial talent agency seeking personal/administrative assistant for CEO. Highly organized, detail-oriented and proactive applicants only. College graduates with experience supporting industry executive preferred. Responsibilities include administrative tasks, phones, calendar/scheduling, travel coordination, personal errands, shopping and supervision of household projects. Excellent communication and computer skills essential (Outlook/Word/Excel). Must have reliable vehicle and auto insurance. Salary: DOE Send cover letter and salary requirements with resume to commagencyasst@yahoo.com.

Partner at talent agency seeking full-time assistant in Branding/Endorsement Dept. Job responsibilities include heavy phones, filing and standard office tasks, handling agent schedule, booking agent and client travel, etc. Position requires experience in Microsoft Word and Excel, excellent writing ability, and professional phone etiquette. Great opportunity for growth. Agency, public relations, or management experience required. Please email resumes to agencyjob08@gmail.com

Sargent Hall is currently looking for a new assistant. This person should have agency desk experience; we are searching for someone with a huge appetite for reading and finding material for our TV business in addition to handling the typical assistant duties. Day to day you will be responsible for the two partners who run Sargent Hall, one of which also has a busy acting career. A positive and proactive attitude is a must! This is a very exciting time as we are entering into a new overall deal at Warner Brothers TV Studios and will be aggressively looking to bring in ideas and grow our company. Please send a resume and cover letter to gkaywin@sargenthall.com subject-Assistant Position.

Leading independent Production Company seeks assistant for SVP of Programming & Development. Responsibilities include phones, scheduling, travel arrangements, and contributing to Development projects. Must be able to multi-task, anticipate needs, and handle shifting priorities. Ideal applicant is organized and enthusiastic, has a good sense of humor, solid writing skills, and a genuine interest in unscripted television. Similar experience a plus. Please send resume, cover letter, and writing sample to svp.assistant.job@gmail.com.

Looking for a hardworking, detail oriented assistant for two managers in Talent. A great opportunity to get on board at an innovative, on-the-rise Management/Production company. Must have relevant experience (Agency experience is preferred), and be eager to learn about all aspects of the talent business. Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and handle a heavy workload is a must. This is a high volume desk. This position is to start as soon as possible. Please send resumes to jobinquiry72@gmail.com

Talent Management company with high-level feature and television clients seeks a detail oriented and organized assistant. Relevant talent agency, casting or management company desk experience is preferred. Applicant must be hard-working and reliable with the ability to juggle, prioritize and follow-through on responsibilities. Duties include arranging/maintaining calendars and schedules, heavy phones and emails, and liaising with clients and casting offices. Knowledge of inEntertainment is a plus. Punctuality is a must. Please send resumes to MgmtAsstPosition@gmail.com.

Urban Entertainment company located in Beverly Hills seeking an executive assistant with at least 3 years’ experience. Entertainment business experience not essential, but a winning attitude with a desire to succeed in the Entertainment business critical. Duties include working for the executive staff and directly with the chief executive. Important that candidate is committed to moving company mandate forward (see mission statement below). Send resume to mregen@melee.com

Brillstein Entertainment Partners is looking for an assistant in the talent department. Must have a least one year agency or management experience. Should be available to start immediately. Please email resumes to jobs@bep-la.com

Entertainment One, a leading television production and distribution company, is looking for a stellar assistant to support the Vice President of Alternative Programming. We are searching for someone who is a qualified assistant looking to gain valuable experience in reality TV while supporting a very busy executive in a fast growing department. We need someone who can effortlessly handle the day to day office management i.e. heavy call volume, managing files, answering phones, scheduling and heavy travel while at the same time devoting time and energy to helping craft treatments, pitch documents and source new talent. This is not an entry level position. Please submit cover letter and resume to sharowitz@entonegroup.com

Busy Film Producer seeks 2nd Assistant/Personal Assistant. Position is very fast paced. Must be able to stay calm, organized under high pressure and deadline oriented environment. Must be very detail oriented and must be able to travel with Producer. Position travels a lot and position has long hours. As Producer heads two films. Duties include manage busy schedule, arrange travel, script coverage, and etc. Candidate must have prior entertainment industry experience, must have reliable car, strong communication skills, good attitude, and Mac / PC savvy. Send resume/CV to assistantposition11@gmail.com.

Busy Beverly Hills entertainment talent law firm is looking for a reliable assistant. Must be able to juggle heavy phones, scheduling, billing, expense reports, client management and related tasks professionally and with discretion. Mac computer skills are required, including Word, Excel and QuickBooks. Entertainment and legal experience preferred. Please email cover letter, resume and references to: entlawfirmjob@yahoo.com.

PERSONAL ASSISTANT POSITIONS

Part-time (12-15 hours per week) Personal assistant wanted for partner in entertainment firm. Must have clean driving record and insurance. Ideal for student or actor. Not an office job or career position. $12.50/hour plus mileage to start. Please email your cover letter and resume to managementasstjob@gmail.com

Photographers Assistant/Personal Assistant needed: Responsibilities include: Client management, photo selection, color correction & retouching (very easy to learn if you don’t have experience), MAC proficient. PA work to include: organization of business & personal emails, marketing stuff (Facebook and tweeting), blog writing, website maintenance, basic bookkeeping, etc. The ideal candidate is someone intuitive who is a self-starter and can work very efficiently. Pay starts at $10/hr. with a review after the first month with a possible raise for the RIGHT person. No benefits. Work out of my home office at 1217 S Holt., Los Angeles. Email resume and cover letter to Stuart Townsley: stphotog1@gmail.com

A celebrity and entrepreneur is seeking an extraordinary assistant. Duties include: dry cleaning, maintain personal shopping, fed-ex, grocery shopping, maintaining schedules and meetings, and running around for pick-ups and drop offs, etc. You will be expected to run errands all over town (San Fernando valley, Hollywood, Beverly Hills etc.) So you must know your way around and be comfortable in your car. It is imperative that the assistant has the sophistication to communicate effectively with people at all levels of management and handle highly confidential matters and be accessible on weekends and evenings to handle ongoing activities. Employer has two children, so candidate must be comfortable with kids. At least one-year entertainment industry experience required. Please email resumes to: celebasst83@gmail.com.

ENTERTAINMENT PR & MARKETING (MOST POSITIONS INCLUDING INTERNSHIPS)

Busy boutique PR firm based in Hollywood seeks eager intern ready to learn about the entertainment industry, working with A-list clients and red carpet events. Candidates should be driven, detail-oriented, outgoing, and creative with strong communication skills. Also important, a knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. We are seeking someone interested to pursue a career in public relations. Must be willing to work a 4 month, 2 day a week minimum. Internship is unpaid, but college credit may be obtained. Place resume and cover letter in body of email and attach as well. Email to officeasst@marleahleslie.com.

A prestigious entertainment PR firm in W. Hollywood seeks a dedicated full-time assistant in a very demanding environment with long hours and weekends. Must be dedicated, assertive, proactive, and reliable and want a career in PR. Responsibilities: Office management, heavy calls, monitor emails, oversee schedules, cover events, schedule meetings, etc. Must be out of college with two years full-time work experience & live in LA! Please email resume/cover letter to AGPRASST@GMAIL.COM.

bpg- an entertainment advertising agency- seeks multiple part-time summer interns with an interest in gaining hands-on experience (available in Interactive, Production, and Print dept). Must be detail-oriented, hardworking, outgoing, and passionate. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite a plus. Must be willing to work 2 day/week. Internship is un-paid, college credit available. Lunch and parking are paid for. Attach cover letter and resume to bpgintern@gmail.com

Los Angeles based PR / Marketing firm is looking for eager and hard-working interns to come in and help out two days a week. Clients include those in the fashion, design, and entertainment fields. Tasks include phones, filing, research, occasional attendance at work events, etc. Internship is for school credit only. Please email resumes to matt@periodmedia.com.

High-level executive seeking assistant at a high-profile entertainment public relations agency in Los Angeles. The job requires someone who is organized, motivated, and a quick learner. Duties include answering phones, interfacing with top executives, performing extensive research, managing databases, scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements, reviewing and summarizing a broad range of press, and distributing press clippings. Must be able to take direction and multitask efficiently. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, as well as general problem-solving skills needed along with ability to maintain confidentiality. Experience in Publicity, Corporate Communications or the Entertainment industry needed. Interested candidates should emailBrittany.Geldmacher@42West.net with their resume and cover letter.

Looking for an Assistant to work for the head of Marketing. Must have 1-2 years Assistant experience, have a passion for and experience in Marketing and know that extensive overtime is required. Must be eager, energetic, bright & professional. Heavy calendaring and scheduling. Great opportunity for the right person. Send your resume to ffe.resumes@fox.com for consideration.

Brand Central, a full service licensing agency based in Los Angeles, is seeking an experienced licensing sales and management professional with strong relationships, industry and category knowledge and skills to build national consumer products programs. Our ideal candidate will be a self-motivated professional with a proven business development expertise that possesses excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills. A Bachelor’s degree with 2-5 years of prior licensing experience is required. Salary and title commensurate with experience. Please do not apply unless you have prior licensing experience. Please submit resumes to: brand_central@yahoo.com.

Cashmere Agency – seeking an Online Marketing Project Manager. Responsibilities include creating cutting-edge marketing plans, submitting weekly reports and maintaining social media profiles. Must have 2-3 years in-house marketing agency experience. Ideal candidates must be creative multi-taskers, knowledge of online apps, mobile apps, and industry news. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work under pressure. Please submit a cover letter, resume and writing samples to careers@cashmereagency.com

Cashmere Agency – seeking an Online Editorial Publicist. Responsibilities include creating media plans and targeted media lists, securing online, print and broadcast placements and servicing various assets and track their placements. Must have 2-3 years of in-house PR agency experience. Ideal Candidates must have the ability to multi-task and work in a pressured environment with a team. Please submit a cover letter, resume and writing samples to careers@cashmereagency.com

LA-based boutique PR agency is looking for Summer 2011 interns. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop is highly preferred. Intern duties include: updating client Twitter & Facebook accounts, shipping packages, creating press kits, writing press releases, creating media lists, inputting contacts into Outlook, answering phones, etc. Applicants should have an interest in public relations, familiar with Microsoft Office. Very hands-on experience, great opportunity to learn PR. This is a non-paid internship. Send resumes, cover letters as an attachment to rdiaz@konnect-pr.com

Kelly Bush, founder and CEO of ID Public Relations, is seeking qualified candidates for her 1st assistant. Previous industry experience and bachelor’s degree required. Candidates must be motivated, extremely detail oriented, and have excellent communication and organizational skills. A fast-paced work ethic is required. Please send all resumes to Allie Willensky at awillensky@id-pr.com.

MUSIC INDUSTRY (ALL POSITIONS INCLUDING INTERNSHIPS)
TECH/NEW MEDIA/WEB 2.0 POSITIONS

Social Media Agency looking to fill a Community Manager position in our LA office. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of agency experience with impeccable writing skills, an interest in digital culture and a desire to get involved in virtually every facet of an end-to-end online marketing campaign – market research, social media profile management, online publicity, strategic development, tracking, and reporting. Send cover letter and resume to communitymanagerposition@gmail.com.

EQAL looking to hire a Junior Interactive Coordinator to assist in running multiple high profile online communities. Must have understanding of social media/distribution, prior experience writing/blogging, impeccable organization skills/attention to detail. Responsibilities: publishing content to websites, basic blog research, maintaining posting schedule for multiple websites, photo sourcing, preparing email newsletters (via MailChimp), some weekend posting, etc. Full-time, paid, entry level position. Email your skill-set, experience, and understanding of social media to EQALjuniorIC@gmail.com.

EQAL, Inc., a leading social media company that focuses on the build and
growth of web communities for celebrities and brands, is currently seeking a Sales Department Associate. Key responsibilities include: reach and surpass growth goals, lead generation & research, custom quoting, reporting & campaign analysis, Qualifications: prior online sales experience, 1-3yrs. media experience, Powerpoint/Keynote, Excel, and Google Analytics. Please send cover letter and resume to sales@eqal.com.

EQAL, Inc., a leading social media company that focuses on the build and growth of web communities for celebrities and brands, is currently seeking a Director of Branded Content and Communities. This position oversees the execution of all aspects of a branded campaign and manages communication with agency partners and brand clients. We offer a creative working environment along with great benefits and competitive compensation. Please send cover letter and resume to Jobs@EQAL.com.

Established social media company seeks Interactive Research intern for several celebrity-run health & wellness web sites. Responsibilities include researching topics related to health news, eco trends, and vegan/plant-based lifestyles; and contact various experts via phone or email for quotes and information about specific topics. Candidate should have excellent writing skills, a genuine interest in green/eco lifestyle topics and have a basic understanding of good journalism practices pertaining to sources and citations (journalism experience is a plus but not required) Internship will be at least 10 hours per week, specific days and hours are flexible. Candidate must be able to get college credit. Please send cover letter and resume to intern@eqal.com.

CASTING (ALL POSITIONS INCLUDING INTERNSHIPS)
NON-LA POSITIONS (All Locations/All Positions)

Development Executive, Salary c£40-45k per annum, Aardman Animations, England, UK. 12 month contract. Aardman is a world leader in character led stop-frame and CGI animated film making, producing TV series, commercials and feature films. We have a great opportunity for an experienced Development Executive to help manage development activity across multiple projects. Please see our website www.aardman.com/jobs for more information and how to apply. Contact Jobs@aardman.com for questions.

Real Deal Productions, LLC. Partners with NBC Bay Area, is looking for a creative intern who is savvy in building websites, as well as being familiar with the process of implementing social media campaigns. Real Deal Productions is currently working on various TV projects with NBC as well as several documentary projects. In the world of social media, we are looking for a team player to collaborate with the producers in driving our projects to the next levels. This person must be technology driven, but also be willing to support studio and field production as required. Can work virtual if required but must be available for periodic meetings. Contact: suzy@realdealshow.com

Authentic Talent & Literary Management seeks Client / Project Assistant in NY. Candidate will be responsible for all tech related support / troubleshooting as well as client projects. Knowledge of editing / ripping software, basic HTML, and routers needed. Duties include coordinating auditions and client travel, updating client reels / resumes, updating web links for clients, and general technical support for both NY and LA offices. Email resumes to info@authenticM.com

GENERAL OFFICE POSITIONS-RECEPTIONIST/ PA /BOOKEEPING/ RUNNER

Smuggler, a commercial/film production company seeks receptionist for LA office. Must be outgoing, well presented, able to multi-task and keep calm under pressure. Attention to detail and organizational skills also important. Responsibilities include answering phones, rolling calls, running conference calls, database upkeep, and contributing to our unique office environment (sense of humor, unique style, and knowledge of upcoming musical artists a plus). E-mail resume & cover letter to smuggler.reception@gmail.com

Major Century City Entertainment Law Firm has immediate opening for a Admin/Floater. Must have a minimum of 2 years prior experience working as an assistant. Industry experience a plus! Looking for that special person that can be discreet, resourceful, honest, polite and well educated. Job skills should include MS word, excel and outlook. Impeccable spelling and grammar skills, excellent telephone manners, well organized and a sense of humor. Salary plus excellent benefits. For consideration, please email your cover letter and resume to: dek@morrisyorn.com.

Established boutique West LA talent agency looking for receptionist to start immediately. Entry level position – Phones, filing, submissions, etc. 9:45am to 6pm, Monday – Friday. Salary $400 per week, no benefits to start. Email resumes to agencyreception@gmail.com

Foreign sales company seeking bookkeeper/accountant to start immediately. Knowledge of Quickbooks and Excel a must. Responsibilities include Accounts Payable, producer and expense reporting, and AR collections among other duties. Please send resume and cover letter to acctbookkeeper4ent@gmail.com

INTERNSHIPS (Film & Television)

A-list management and production company in Beverly Hills seeks a bright, motivated intern to help with administrative tasks. Duties include heavy phones, scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, submitting expense reports, and other duties as assigned. This is an excellent opportunity to learn the skills you’ll need for starting out in the entertainment industry, and the internship provides a great introduction to how a busy management company operates. Previous desk experience preferred but not required. Candidates should be able to commit 2-4 days per week and must be able to receive school credit as the position is unpaid. E-mail cover letter and resume to thecollectiveintern@gmail.com.

Worldwide film production, finance and sales company based in West Hollywood seeks interns interested in learning about global theatrical marketplace. Focus is on presales, financing, and festivals. Part-time and full-time welcome. Business school students encouraged to apply. Should be Mac capable and have excellent office skills including Microsoft Office. Must be receiving credit. Send resume to internships@essential-ent.com.

Recreation Media, a Management Consulting firm for the entertainment industry is looking for an office manager/executive assistant. Ideal candidates are self-starters with strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize. Must be computer-savvy and proficient with MS Office software. Knowledge of international business and foreign language skills a plus. Commitment for 3 months, 2-3 days a week. Unpaid, great learning opportunity. Please send resume/cover letter to: info@recreation-media.com

Reverie Entertainment Partners, a talent management/production company based in West Hollywood, is seeking spring and summer interns. Candidates must be ambitious, reliable and have a strong desire to get their feet wet. Responsibilities include phones, reading scripts, writing coverage, and occasionally acting as a second assistant. Reliable transportation is a must and some office experience is preferred. College credit available. Please email resume and cover letter to ReverieInterns@gmail.com.

Temple Hill Entertainment is a film and TV production company currently seeking development interns available to start immediately. Internship responsibilities include covering scripts, compiling research packets, organizing the office, handling phone reception and occasional messenger runs. We require strong writing skills, access to a car, drivers insurance, a positive attitude and desire to learn about the movie industry. Please send resumes to Isaac@templehillent.com.

Busy talent manager with 14 clients and a number of other ventures seeks a trained, intelligent, type A intern who is interested in managing actors, developing tv and film projects and a multi-tasker as well as a skilled communicator. Experience in rolling calls, scheduling and anticipating is preferred. For the right person, this Internship position could convert into a paid opportunity within 2-3 months. Please contact us at intern@ktmgmt.com.

International film distribution/financing/acquisition/production company based in Los Angeles (Century City) is looking for interns who can work 20 hours per week. Seeking smart, dynamic and responsible young adults who are keen to learn about international film distribution, acquisition and financing. Unpaid internship. Parking provided. Send resume via e-mail jbliahassistant@ifdcinc.comor fax 310-788-2823.

Busy boutique talent agency seeks motivated, reliable interns. You should be eager to learn and ready to roll up your sleeves. Must also be focused, able to multi-task in a hectic environment, good with people. Prefer some office experience. May lead to a paid position for the right candidate. Send resumes and cover letters to lh@dsa-agency.com re: Internship Program

Santa Monica based, management firm/production company, is in need of an office intern looking to gain college credit. Candidate must be ambitious, reliable and a strong researcher who loves film/television. Responsibilities include reading scripts, producing coverage and at times acting as a second assistant. Bi-lingual is a plus. Please email resume and cover letter to info@sentientent.comwith an example piece of script coverage attached.

Angry Films is looking for a few highly motivated interns to assist as we move into a very active period. Job responsibilities would include, but not limited to, organization of multiple hard disks of image files, filing, rolling calls, script reading and synopsis, copying and whatever else we can throw at you. Applicants need to be computer literate, well spoken, own a car, into the zeitgeist and have the ability to multitask and be organized. Internship is unpaid. Please send cover letter and resume in body of email to angryfilmscal@gmail.com.

Interns needed for well-established boutique talent agency in Venice.We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are organized, responsible and interested in learning about the tv/ film industry. Flexible schedule – about 20 hours per week. Duties will include answering phones, data entry, printing, scanning and binding scripts, filing,and other clerical tasks. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning about the entertainment industry and has a possibility to move to a paying position. Please e-mail resume and cover letter to info@thebroganagency.com

GreeneStreet Films is looking for development interns in our Beverly Hills office. Job will entail coverage of scripts and manuscripts, notes on projects currently in development, research and general office assistance. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to be a writer or learn the business. Must like dogs. This is an unpaid position. Please send resumes to gstreetintern11@gmail.com.

Smokehouse Pictures seeks motivated interns for the summer semester and beyond. Interns will be responsible for reading scripts, writing coverage, answering phones, running errands and other office work. Ideal candidates will be available 2-3 days per week. This internship is unpaid, although lunch is provided, and interns must receive college credit and provide a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. Please send resumes to smokehouseintern@gmail.com.

Strong Management seeks interns to start immediately. Duties include phones, research, covering breakdowns, filing, coordinating appointments. Interns must have reliable transportation and a positive, hard-working attitude. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to learn about the management business. Email to bevassist@bstrongmanagement.com

Team Downey is currently accepting applications for interns. We are looking for smart and motivated candidates who are eager to learn and have a demonstrated interest in film. Excellent analytical reading and writing skills are required as coverage is expected regularly. Other duties include covering phones, research for current projects, and general office tasks. Applicants MUST be able to receive course credit. To apply please email Film.Dev.Internship@gmail.com along with your resume, 1-2 pieces of sample coverage (if you have any), date you can start, and days of the week you can work.

Award winning production company with several projects in pre-production seeks smart, responsible intern with all around creative/online skills. Looking for someone who has a strong understanding of social media marketing, writing and blogging with some experience in New Media. Must have laptop and cell phone. Flexible hours. We provide opportunities to advance in your area of expertise. We are located near 405 and Wilshire. Please email us explaining the range of your skill-set, experience, your passion and understanding of social media and your availability to susan@selectservicesfilms.com

The Mark Gordon seeks sharp, creative interns passionate about Film, TV and New Media. Excellent analytical reading and writing skills necessary, as coverage is expected regularly. We recognize and reward talent and give our interns a lot of opportunity for creative input. Our internship producing program teaches interns the steps taken to develop and produce feature films and television series. We maintain a fun, family-like work environment. Car required. Hours are preferably at least a couple full days a week. We hire interns through our website at http://mgintern.ning.com. Please log on and create a short video and profile about yourself. We are currently hiring interns for Summer 2011. Please direct questions to: ps@mgpics.com

Talent Management Company is looking for effective, intelligent interns. This is an amazing opportunity for anyone interested in talent representation. Duties include but not limited to heavy phones, helping with submissions, scheduling, organizing, and other office duties. Candidates should possess outstanding communication skills, be organized multi-taskers, have a great attitude, and Mac skills. Must be available Mon, Wed, Fri. Email resume and cover letter to manager@independentgroup.com In subject line put “Internship”

Sierra/Affinity, a foreign sales, independent finance and production company is looking for hard working interns to start immediately. Responsibilities include film festival prep, answering phones as needed, script reading/coverage, research, assisting executives and assistants, errands, and/or general office needs. We are looking for someone to commit to 2 or more days/week in our Beverly Hills office. We offer school credit to students enrolled in a recognized academic institution. Please email resumes to sierrapicturesinterns@gmail.com.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is seeking smart, confident, organized, and ambitious interns for the summer semester! Responsibilities will include sitting in on/taking notes during weekly pitch meetings, editing pitch videos, sorting mail submissions, assisting casting producers, and various other light administrative duties. You must be able to receive college credit! Experience with avid/and or final cut strongly encouraged. Must have laptop computer. Email resumes and cover letter to castingintern123@gmail.com

Verve Talent & Literary Agency based in Los Angeles is seeking hard working, motivated interns for the summer to start in late May/early June. Duties will include research, coverage, phone work and general office/clerical duties. Candidates should be resourceful, able to multitask and excited to learn about the industry in a fast-paced and demanding environment. This internship provides the opportunity for hands-on involvement and a fantastic learning experience. Internship is unpaid, but college credit is available if needed. Please email resume and cover letter to: VerveLAIntern@gmail.com

A busy production company located on the Fox lot is looking for outstanding interns with a passion for the entertainment industry. Duties include script reading and coverage, phone handling and assisting in any and all office endeavors. Candidates should be self-starters, reliable and ready to always go above and beyond the call of duty. This is a great learning experience for anyone looking to succeed in the industry. Internship is unpaid. College credit is available but not required. Please send resume and cover letter to palermointernship2011@gmail.com.

Smart Entertainment (Ted, Family Guy, Blades Of Glory, Anger Management, The Ringer) seeks passionate interns to start immediately. Responsibilities include script reading and coverage, research, answering phone calls and general office demands. This is an excellent opportunity to learn in an active environment and grow within the entertainment industry. 2-3 days/week preferred. Email resumes and cover letters to: assistant@smartentertainment.com

River Road Entertainment is seeking reliable, enthusiastic interns. Responsibilities include: script coverage, projects (writer/director lists, research), and administrative support (phones, copies). Contribute in creative meetings, and learn the development process firsthand. Candidates should have strong interest in feature film development, superior writing skills, and great taste! Send resume, cover letter and coverage samples (if available) to resumes@rivroad.com.

Busy producers need interns to assist with marketing efforts of exciting indie documentary that will be released nationwide in April. Great opportunity to learn the business and make contacts. Please email your resume to: DumbstruckInterns@yahoo.com

Echo Lake Entertainment, an independent production company and film financier with a management division, is seeking interns to work in their Beverly Hills office. Interns should be prepared to commit 2/3 days per week for 3 months for this unpaid internship. Resumes and cover letters can be faxed to 310-789-4791 or emailed to ilda@echolakeproductions

Scenario, a new literary management and production company, run by former MP/TV lit agents (ICM, APA, & Innovative) and studio/production company development execs, offers interns a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and earn great references by working with our writers, directors, and creative producers in the story development process doing story analysis, research, and notes. Part-time and full-time positions are available (including optional evening and weekend hours) for this unpaid internship. For more details, email internships@scenario-la.com.

Original Film seeks sharp interns passionate about film and eager to learn. Friendly work environment. Past interns have been hired. Responsibilities include reading, coverage, research, and general demands of an office. It’s an excellent opportunity to learn in an active environment. 2-3 days/week preferred. Class credit available. Email resumes to intern@moritzfilm.com

Radiant Productions, director Wolfgang Petersen’s company, is actively seeking development interns for Summer 2011. Radiant combines epic-scale filmmaking with a great, small company environment. Interns will read scripts, books, and graphic novels; write coverage and receive feedback; complete research projects; and handle general office duties. They may also have the opportunity to join internal, pitch, or general meetings, at the supervisor’s discretion. This is a great, hands-on learning opportunity. College credit and at least 2 full days/week are a must. Please fax cover letter and resume to (310) 656-1408, or email them to radiantproductions@hotmail.com.

Award-winning production and management company seeks interns for Spring / Summer 2011 to work with the head of our Feature Film and Management divisions. Fantastic opportunity to learn about the development process, gain on-set experience, and work hands-on with our directing clients. Should have car and own laptop. Previous experience with script coverage preferred though not required. This is an unpaid internship. You must be enrolled in an accredited academic program and eligible for school credit. Minimum commitment of 26 hrs/week. Email cover letter and resume to Carolina at officemanager@partizan.us. Subject line: LW Internship 2011.

Top film/music video/commercial production company seeks an enthusiastic, hands-on intern for a high profile director and producer. Our ideal candidate must have experience and/or knowledge in production and is extremely bright and motivated to learn the ins and outs of the entertainment industry. Looking for someone with experience in excel, budgeting, and scheduling. Need to be able to multitask as projects currently include two films and two music videos. This is an unpaid internship. Candidate must be enrolled in school and available to start immediately, and have a car/up to date insurance. Minimum commitment of 26 hrs/week. Please send cover letter and resume to officemanager@partizan.us – subject line Film Internship.

A diverse production company seeks motivated, hard-working interns for the Summer 2011 semester. Responsibilities include office maintenance, research, script coverage, driving, and assisting on several commercial and music video productions. This is an unpaid internship: you must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program and be eligible for receiving school credit. Must be computer savvy, reliable, have a valid driver’s license and car insurance, and have a strong interest in film and commercial production. Minimum commitment of 16 hrs/week. Email cover letter & resume to Carolina at officemanager@partizan.us. Subject line: Internship 201.

Original Film (Battle Los Angeles, The Green Hornet, “The Big C,” The Fast and Furious franchise, Vantage Point, Sweet Home Alabama, Cruel Intentions) seeks sharp interns passionate about film and eager to learn. Friendly work environment. Past interns have been hired. Responsibilities include reading, coverage, research, and general demands of an office. It’s an excellent opportunity to learn in an active environment. 2-3 days/week preferred. Class credit available. Email resumes to intern@moritzfilm.com

Asylum Entertainment is a television production company that specializes in original reality series, scripted projects as well as gritty documentaries. Asylum entertainment is currently looking for driven interns who are passionate about Television development. We are looking for interns who can work 10-20 hours a week, 2 to 3 days a week. These interns must be very creative, hardworking, and love brainstorming. This is an unpaid internship but will receive school credits. Please email your resume to Asylumentintern@gmail.com.

Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, an LA-based production company/financier (Lincoln Lawyer, Death at a Funeral, United 93, Breach, Adventureland, Lars and the Real Girl) seeks reliable, passionate interns for the Spring/Summer semester. Lots of reading/script analysis, clerical work, and research projects. Ideal candidates are outgoing, well-read, have discerning taste, and an eagerness to learn. Unpaid, college credit required. Send resume/cover letter to jobs@skefilms.com .

Tenth Planet Productions, a busy production company with several series in development and production, is seeking smart, creative interns. Interns will assist with research and development as well as all aspects of production and general office tasks. Please email meghan@tenthplanet.net with a resume and cover letter.

Marvel Studios is offering a part-time unpaid IT Internship. Students that are tech savvy and interested in how a film studio operates, in regards to IT, are encouraged to apply. Prior knowledge of the Marvel Universe and its various properties is a definite plus. Knowledge of structured cabling, experience with Symantec Ghost, MS Office, and Mac OS are preferred. Responsibilities include changing LTO tapes, configuring Smart Phones and PC’s, mapping printers, resolving printer issues, and other general duties. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Internship is a duration of three months, can be for Spring or Summer and is 20 hours/week. Interns must receive course credit. Please email resume and cover letter to: la-it@marvel.com ATTN: IT Team.

Development Interns needed at Gale Anne Hurd’s Valhalla Motion Pictures. Duties include script reading/analysis, coverage and research on active projects, as well as general administrative tasks such as phones, filing and limited messenger runs. College credit preferred but not required. Applicants must be available for at least two full days a week. Send resumes to vmp@valhallapix.com.

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MARCH-APRIL 2011 Job Listings

EXECUTIVE & MANAGEMENT POSITIONS

EXECUTIVE & MANAGEMENT POSITIONS
Universal Pictures is seeking a qualified production attorney to work with its Legal Affairs team. Responsibilities include the negotiation and drafting of acquisition, development and production agreements (including talent agreements) as well as all legal matters arising over the course of production (including, among others, those involving rights/chain of title; clearances; the guilds; and advertising, promotion and publicity). Candidate must be a member of the California bar, have at least five (5) years of production counsel experience at a motion picture or television company or major firm specializing in entertainment law, and possess a strong background in U.S. and international copyright law and intellectual property in general. Individuals meeting these criteria may send their resumes to: Submit.UPLegal@nbcuni.com
A start-up global collaborative film studio seeks a Development Executive to develop projects that come through our social media platform. Qualified candidates will have 2+ years experience in story development, internet savvy, produce quick turnaround, work closely with writers/directors through our platform, and a mastery of independent film and global markets. The company plans to produce several low-budget, genre-oriented, quality films. Qualified candidates send cover letter and resume to jfdevexec@gmail.com.
VP/President U.S. Theatrical Distribution. Startup production/distribution company needs creative, progressive, distribution exec with superior and provable experience and relationships will all U.S. theater chains, bookers, etc for 100-3000 screen releases for niche indie films and event pics. Must have Social Media, word of mouth, & Web 2.0 consciousness as part of strategy & have provable experience in overseeing campaigns and those involving digital cinema prints. Resume & salary requirements to equityproddistrib@gmail.com
ASSISTANT LEVEL
United Talent Agency (UTA) seeks qualified candidates for its agent trainee program. Previous industry experience and bachelors degree required. Candidates must be motivated, extremely detail oriented, have excellent communication and organizational skills and a desire to learn the business of talent representation. This is a very demanding environment with excellent opportunities to work in Film, Television, Music, New Media and Entertainment Marketing. Proficiency with Microsoft Office software is mandatory. Compensation includes overtime and full benefits. References required. www.unitedtalent.com for more information. Fax cover letter & resume to (310) 247-1111 or email to HR@unitedtalent.com. Attn: Human Resources. No calls.
International TV studio based in LA seeks executive assistant for COO. This individual is bright, reliable, already-effective assistant to grow with our company. Handles day-to-day office operation, light accounting and project management including schedule/phones/expenses for the COO and second executive (based in London). Must have previous experience with a senior executive at a major entertainment company; college graduate; ability to speak and understand French is desired. Email resume to git9200@gmail.com
Management firms seeks assistant. Must have experience working at talent agency, management firm or publicity company. Will work on talent management, film/tv packaging and publicity efforts for existing clients. decent pay, benefits. Please, experience only. Email resume to: jobdesk@me.com
Seeking an enthusiastic legal assistant for a boutique Brentwood entertainment law firm to handle phones, scheduling, correspondence, filing and other miscellaneous office duties. Must have strong attention to detail, excellent phone demeanor and ability to prioritize. Salary open to negotiation. Please send your cover letter and a detailed resume specifying educational and career history to EntLegalAsst@gmail.com.
Opening at AMPAS for full-time, year-round Assistant to the Awards Coordinator. Position supports the administration of these Oscar categories: Foreign Language Film, Animated Feature, Screenplays, Documentaries, Shorts and Makeup. Candidates should be detail-oriented, computer literate (especially Filemaker), diplomatic, and willing to work long hours during Awards Season. Foreign languages are a plus. Successful applicants will visit www.oscars.org and read the job description and instructions. For questions: FLFA@oscars.org
Assistant to Film Producer in Beverly Hills. Must have experience working on an assistant desk and be detail oriented, resourceful, able to prioritize and multitask, have excellent phone, communication and organizational skills, plus discretion with confidential materials. Responsibilities include phones, scheduling, research, follow up, and personal assistant duties. Agency and film business experience preferred. Mac, Microsoft Office and FileMaker proficiency required with ability to quickly learn software. E-mail cover letter and resume: producersasst2011@gmail.com
Leading Film/TV studio has an immediate opening for an experienced entertainment assistant.   Must have previous entertainment experience and the ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment. Duties include rolling calls, maintaining schedule and travel calendar and correspondence. Email resumes to: jobs.film@yahoo.com
Boutique multidisciplinary design studio in Burbank seeks full-time Executive Assistant. We are looking for a well presented, outgoing, friendly, proactive, self-starter, punctual, Mac-literate, Microsoft Office proficient, 50wpm typer, multi-tasking, hard-working, quick thinker, who has a servant’s heart. In other words; a great Executive Assistant to be the backbone support for the senior staff. Agency/Entertainment experience a plus. LA locals only. Prefer associates degree or higher.
Please email resume and references to info@meatoes.com
Well-established Century City based talent agency has an immediate opening for Receptionist/Assistant. College graduate. Phones, assisting agents, filling-in for assistants, etc. Opportunity for growth in the agency. Need entertainment or agency experience and/or internships related to reality/alternative/non-fiction, broadcast news, entertainment news and/or sports. Monday – Friday 9 am – 6 pm. Full benefits, paid parking. All applicants please email resumes to employment@klateam.com. Send resume as an attachment, not as inline text.
Film and Television Production company, 3311 productions, is looking for Executive Assistant for its alternative development department. Candidates will have strong organizational skills, attention to details, computer literacy and strong research capabilities and at least 1year assistant experience, reality television preferred. If you can be described as: smart, driven, dedicated and creative – we want to hear from you. Salary dependent on experience with full health and dental benefits. For immediate consideration please email cover letter, resume and salary history. info@3311productions.com or fax (323) 306-5534
Boutique talent and literary management company based in Beverly Hills seeks a full time, executive assistant. Candidate should be a tenacious, proactive, resourceful, detail-oriented multi-tasker with superb computer skills. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: heavy phones, making travel arrangements, scheduling, arranging auditions, and correspondence. Prefer candidate with interest in graduating to full time manager as promotion is guaranteed for the right person (if becoming a manager is not your goal, this is not the job for you). Minimum of 1 year agency experience a must. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Please send cover letter and resume to ceopresasst@yahoo.com
Top Below-the-Line Agency in Beverly Hills seeks executive assistant to two SVPs in television and features. Candidates will juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Heavy Phones. Industry hours. Top candidates will have grace under pressure, ability to multi-task, strong follow through skills and a working knowledge of the physical production world. Microsoft office experience is required. Opportunities for advancement exist. Excellent health plan and 401K. Salary based on experience. Please send résumé, cover letter and salary history to: jobopp.execasst@gmail.com
Pilgrim Films & Television is currently seeking an Executive Assistant for two company executives. Must have basic clerical skills. Position will include answering phones, scheduling, and various office tasks. Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@pilgrimfilms.tv.
Personal Management/Production Company looking for Assistant. Must work well under pressure. Duties include answering phones and rolling calls, scheduling meetings, maintaining calendar, etc. Candidate must have excellent memory, pay attention to detail, be well organized. Should have experience in Management and Development. Please email resume on body of your email to helpus.productions@gmail.com.
Boutique Talent Agency in Beverly Hills seeks Executive Assistant with office experience. Candidate must be a motivated problem-solver, focused, able to multi-task in a hectic environment, and good with people. Should also be detail oriented and have a passion for the entertainment industry.   Duties include handling heavy phones, administrative support to the head agent as well as 4 other agents in the office, bookkeeping, filing, preparing client contracts, managing interns, and handling anything and everything else that may come up. Please send cover letter and resume to mc@dsa-agency.com
Seeking experienced Executive Assistant for CEO of growing TV and Film Production Company. Schedule and arrange meetings/calls; File/maintain documents; Handle travel arrangements; Assist in professional and personal tasks; Maintain all incoming and outgoing calls; Update call list; Prepare documents for meetings/pitches; Manage/update task list; Liaison with TV and film production companies; Coordinate schedules. Experienced, friendly, good with people, exceptionally organized, computer literate, able to multi-task/thrive within fast-paced environment. Email: ceoasstjob@yahoo.com
Boutique Talent Management firm seeks experienced assistant for Bel Air office. Must be a team player with top-notch organizational, communication and people skills, agency/management training a plus but will train for the right person. Candidate must have -excellent computer skills Duties include heavy phones, calling and setting client appointments, scheduling, preparing contracts, arranging interviews for clients, maintaining client websites/Facebook sites, preparing press packages, reviewing breakdowns. Looking for someone interested in a career as a manager and that is hungry to learn and grow with this company. Please e-mail cover letter, resume and salary history to: AsstJob2011@gmail.com.
Assistant Talent Coordinator – This person will be responsible for operational duties relating to talent development, production and integration into sponsored digital content. He/She reports directly to the Manager of Talent Relations to ensure all aspects of talent booking and shoot details are executed properly. The ideal candidate should be interested in publicity and talent relations, and must be well organized, have excellent phone skills, and be tenacious and hard working. AllotTalentJS@gmail.com
Seeking Assistant for president of established film/TV production company. Must have industry experience, knowledge of players and protocol, good computer skills and be extremely internet savvy. Candidates should have strong communication skills, be able to think quickly on their feet and always use common sense. Organization, motivation and follow through are also necessities. Send cover letters and resumes to firstassistprez@hotmail.com by pasting resumes and cover letters in the body of the email.
Looking for someone to assist two managers at Untitled Entertainment. One is a literary manager/producer and one is a talent manager. One year of previous agency/management industry experience is preferred. Must have desire to be a manager/producer, be driven, love to read, be organized, and able to handle phones, busy schedules for clients, travel, etc.   Looking for someone who will seek out new material and track projects as well as someone who is well-connected throughout the industry. Please send resumes and cover letters to risterasst@untitledent.com.
Top commercial production company seeks staff coordinator. Responsibilities include assisting Executive Producers with pre-production of commercials by conducting research for bids, managing holds, and coordinating visas/travel. Candidates must be fast and organized multi-taskers who remain calm under pressures of high phone/email volume, short deadlines, reporting to multiple supervisors, and frequently long hours. Impeccable taste, thick skin, and substantial production experience are required. Send email and cover letter to smugglerstaff@gmail.com. 2/18
Top tier Management and Production Company seeks a 1st assistant to the CEO. Requires dealing with heavy phones, scheduling, and A-list client relations. Must have extensive knowledge of industry power players. Must be professional, efficient and thrive in a fast-paced, high energy environment with the ability to handle strong personalities. At least 1 year desk experience at a reputable agency or management company (Please do not apply if you do not) This is not an entry level position. Email: Reception@mediatalent.com
Top film production company based in Beverly Hills seeks Assistant to Producer. Position is very fast paced. Must be able to stay calm and organized under high pressure, deadline oriented environment. Must have thick skin. Duties included rolling calls, Manage bosses busy schedule, coordinate travel, arrange and coordinate conference calls, and script coverage. Candidate must have prior relatable industry experience. . Should have reliable car, strong communication skills, and Mac / PC savvy.
Send resume/CV to cvintern2@gmail.com.
PERSONAL ASSISTANT POSITIONS
High-profile TV executive seeks an experienced personal assistant. The job will be part-time to start (approx. 20-25 hours per week). The job has the potential to expand over time. Key duties include: basic property management (oversee repairs, maintenance), shopping and errands, coordinating with vendors (computers, electronics), organization of home office and occasional prep for parties (working with caterers, guest lists). Integrity, confidentiality and quick response times are a must.
Email resumes and salary history to: assistant.internmail@gmail.com
ENTERTAINMENT PR & MARKETING (MOST POSITIONS INCLUDING INTERNSHIPS)
Red Light Public Relations, a product placement and entertainment marketing firm in Hollywood seeks an Assistant Account Executive. Qualified candidates must have prior entertainment/product placement/publicity backgrounds, with a preferable emphasis in jewelry and accessories. Fashion PR showroom experience is a must and a strong list of contacts is a plus. Email resume and cover letter to uta@redlightpr.com.
Seeking an executive assistant in the Theatrical Marketing department of a major studio. This position works on the desks of two high level executives. Candidate must have 1-2 years entertainment/desk experience. Must be detail-oriented and able to multitask and prioritize various projects in a fast-paced environment. If interested, please send resume and cover letter to: asst.marketing@gmail.com.
Boutique PR agency specializing in film publicity and awards campaigns looking for an account executive. Minimum 1-2 years experience in film publicity, including pitching and setting up junkets. Must have good relationships with new and traditional media, and must be able to work independently. Please send cover letter and resume to prexecutive@earthlink.net.
Slate PR is looking for an Executive Assistant to one of the Partners. We are looking for someone extremely organized with previous experience who is prepared for an very busy desk. Duties include: answering phones, preparing client memos and schedules, coordinating complex travel schedules, maintaining and organizing the Partners calendar, and servicing press clips. Organized, motivated candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to carley@slate-pr.com.
TriArc Events is looking for dependable, hard-working interns who can work 20-25 hours per week. Interns will learn the ins and outs of event production for high profile events. Responsibilities include basic office administration, research and some travel. Please send cover letters and resumes to: internshiptriarcevents@gmail.com
Look Los Angeles a boutique fashion firm specializing in product placement, publicity, entertainment marketing and celebrity seedings is looking to fill a position and join the Look Los Angeles team. This qualified person needs to have strong contacts with monthly and weekly editors, as well as social media marketing. The ideal candidate will be working with fashion, accessories and beauty brands. Must be motivated, highly organized and detail orientated, strong communication skills with a good understanding of the business. Previously experienced is absolutely essential. Hours are flexible. Great opportunity for growth. Email resume and cover letter to emily@look-la.com
Look Los Angeles, a boutique fashion firm specializing in product placement, publicity, entertainment marketing and celebrity seeding seeks to fill positions in their credit based internship program. Qualified candidates should have excellent communication/people skills, be comfortable speaking on the phone, motivated, highly organized and detail orientated and has a genuine interest in public relations. Email resume and cover letter to emily@look-la.com
Account Executive Publicity Division: Be part of one of Hollywoods most prominent PR Firms. This will include managing clients and a small team of publicists. Ability to work with new and traditional media is vital. Qualified candidates will be required to bring a portfolio of previous client work and results. To apply, please email cover letter, resume and your salary requirements to Krystal.lco@gmail.com.
Looking for an experienced assistant to work for two partners at Slate PR. Must have a year desk experience and be able to handle high volume of calls and emails. Multitasking is a must. Duties include but are not limited to: servicing press clips to clients, setting meetings, coordinating details for schedules, and covering clients.   Please send your resume to Megan@slate-pr.com
IM Global, the major international sales and distribution company behind such films as Paranormal Activity, A Single Man, Skyline, and the forthcoming 3D action thriller Dredd, is seeking candidates for an unpaid internship starting immediately. Duties vary day to day but include answering phones, general office support, reading scripts, and a range of other tasks. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in distribution, foreign sales, and finance from one of the most successful companies in the field. If interested, please send resume and cover letter to: imglobal2011@gmail.com
Full Picture is currently looking for enthusiastic and hard-working public relations and production interns. This unpaid internship offers a chance for students to earn school credit. The interns role is to be a professional, proactive member of our PR or production teams who is organized; detail oriented and has effective and consistent follow through. Our interns will learn and assist in brainstorm meetings, pitching clients, writing treatments and administrative responsibilities. Please send cover letter and resume to Jennifer Castaneda fullpictureresumes@gmail.com
Interns needed for PR/Social Media Consultant whose clients include an Emmy-award winning media psychiatrist, authors, and experts. Intern will learn PR skills – writing press releases and pitching clients for book tours and speaking engagements and advanced social media skills. Unpaid, yet excellent opportunity for mentoring. Looking for excellent research and writing skills, strong interpersonal skills, resourcefulness, and ability to work independently. Email resume and cover letter to PRMarketingIntern2011@gmail.com.
MUSIC INDUSTRY (ALL POSITIONS INCLUDING INTERNSHIPS)
TECH/NEW MEDIA/WEB 2.0 POSITIONS
Buzzmedia. Seeking two interns for their Branded Entertainment division who are looking to gain experience at the leading entertainment destination on the web. This department is responsible for delivering branded social programming to our clients with influencers playing a key role in the success and development of these programs. This is a non-paid internship opportunity and we are looking for interns to start asap. Please send resume to buzzintern6464@gmail.com.
Pop culture e-mail newsletter GeekChicDaily seeks a Junior Coordinator to assist with all aspects of the rapidly growing business. Duties include social-media coordination, PR outreach, database management and basic admin. Candidates should have office experience, be PC proficient with Outlook, Excel, Word, Facebook & Twitter and have familiarity with subjects we cover: comics, movies, videogames, collectibles, etc. Send resumes with a brief but impressive cover letter to HR at jobs@geekchicdaily.com.
Video Game Developer Production Coordinator AAA/Facebook/Mobile Video Game developer in Pasadena seeks highly motivated Production Coordinator to assist Producers in planning and tracking video game development. Must have experience using Microsoft Project, Excel, Windows along with a strong desire to make great games. Full time paid position. Please email resume to cooljob@liquidentertainment.net
The Ant Farm seeks entry level freelance Jr. Project Manager for its Design/Printeractive Division (may go F/T with benefits).   1-2 years of client communications experience in Interactive, Print and/or Motion Graphics. Microsoft Project software proficiency a plus. Establish and maintain projects vision, scope, schedule, budget and resource plan internally/externally. Send cover letter, resume and salary history: jobs@theantfarm.net. Must include in email subject line: Job Code: JPM-UTA
CASTING (ALL POSITIONS INCLUDING INTERNSHIPS)
Francine Maisler Casting (Milk, Spiderman) is looking for an intern to start immediately. Learn the ins and outs of the industry working in this busy office. Applicants must be computer savvy, phone literate, and easy going. A strong interest in casting preferred. Please email resumes to fmcresumes@gmail.com.
NON-LA POSITIONS (All Locations/All Positions)
GENERAL OFFICE POSITIONS-RECEPTIONIST/ PA /BOOKEEPING/ RUNNER
INTERNSHIPS (Film & Television)
HWY 61 Films is looking for interns immediately and for the Spring semester. HWY 61 is a film production company partnering writer/director Paul Haggis with producer Michael Nozik. Internship responsibilities include script coverage, project research, covering phones and desks, and general office assistance. We really try to make the opportunity as much of a learning experience as possible. Internship is unpaid, but lunch is provided. Send resumes to intern@hwy61films.com.
Intrigue Entertainment, a film and television production company, seeks a bright, organized intern for our Studio City office. Duties include writing coverage, conducting project research, and general administrative tasks (phones, filing, limited runs, etc).   Ideal candidates will be professional, enthusiastic, and be available at least three days a week. Candidate must supply his/her own laptop. Great opportunity for the right person to learn from a growing and passionate team. Position is unpaid, but college credit is available.   Send cover letter with your availability and resume to intrigueintern@gmail.com.
Marty Katz Productions is seeking interns who can commit to working full time for four months. When you are through, we will assist you in finding a paying job. This position needs to filled immediately. We are a feature film production company and our interns work more as assistants, preparing them for an entry level job in the industry. A great deal of general office work is involved. Requirements: this is an unpaid internship, but can be used for college credit. Please e-mail resume and cover letter to: martykatzproductions@earthlink.net
Muse Productions seeks committed, extremely organized, computer-savvy applicants with excellent communication skills for our spring internship. Duties include office work relating to all aspects of feature film development. Applicants must have a car to do light runs (we reimburse for gas). Internship is unpaid but may lead to paying work. Please send cover letter and resume to intern@musefilm.com.
Busy production company with multiple features in development seeks interns who are earning college credit available 2-3 days a week. Responsibilities include project research, script coverage, and miscellaneous other office tasks. Applicants should be motivated and have good writing skills. Ability to work with Mac OS and MS Office a must. Unpaid. Send cover letter and resume to ProdCo.Interns@gmail.com
Matthew McConaughey’s j.k. livin productions is a film/TV company that has a record label, brand/clothing line and a non-profit foundation. Looking for a motivated people person who wants to gain experience in a creative environment. Read incoming scripts/writing coverage, answer phones, assist the executives, editing and general office duties. Become an integral part of the company as we ramp up production. Editing and Final Cut Pro skills are a huge plus! Unpaid, but mileage/college credit available. Send resumes and cover letter to jklintern@gmail.com.
Film finance company and its literary management subsidiary seek office interns starting immediately. Duties will range from going on runs, general office tasks, backup reception and assistants, script coverage, and research projects. Availability required is 2 days a week M-F 9am 7pm. School credit required, no exceptions. Candidates that do not meet these requirements need not apply. Unpaid/school credit; mileage reimbursed. Please send cover letters and resumes to officeinterns@gmail.com.
Nick Wechsler Productions seeks unpaid interns to begin immediately. We ask a 2 day/week commitment for 3 months. Internship is development heavy lots of reading scripts and books, and writing coverage and interns have great access to producers at the company. Were looking for enthusiastic, curious self-starters to join this small but busy team. Send resumes to lizzy@nwprods.com with Intern in the subject line.
Script Pipeline seeks intelligent and motivated students to join our team. Interns gain experience and contacts in the industry. Interns may assist with database updates, 2011 contest administration, online research duties, marketing efforts, website development, and a variety of other tasks. Internship is unpaid with 3-month minimum commitment. Great opportunity for someone interested in script consulting, production, development, and film-related research. Flexible schedule. Start: March 16th, May 2nd, or June 15th. E-mail russell@scriptpipeline.com
Los Angeles Talent Agency Theatrical & Commercial, Literary, Voice Over and Commercial Divisions seek College Interns for School Credit. Ideal for Communications/Marketing/PR/Film & Television majors. Will work closely with Agency reps, Must have good organizational, marketing, verbal, writing skills. PC proficiency preferred. Must commit to minimum 2-3 days per week. Resume must be text only and inside text of the email, not attachment! Please title your email Talent Agency Intern (your name)(your city)(your phones) and send to info@affinityartists.com
Mess Media, a reality TV production company, is offering an unpaid internship. The intern will gain experience in production and post, learn the phones, assist with accounting and act as a 2nd assistant to the president. Qualifications needed for this internship are a basic understanding of computers, phones and an interest in reality television. Must have a car (mileage will be paid). Please send resumes to frontdesk@messmediatv.com.
Smuggler is a commercial production company looking for interns for our vault. Responsibilities include visual research, maintaining our video library and director’s reels, and lots of runs. Requires skills with Final Cut and Photoshop. Must commit 2-3 days/week for 3-4 months. Internship unpaid. College credit available but not required. Lunch and mileage reimbursements provided. Must have car, laptop, and a sense of humor. Email resume and cover letter to awesomeinterns@gmail.com.
TalentWorks is seeking part-time interns to help in the commercial department. This is an unpaid internship; however we are offering school credit. You will be asked to help with submissions, file, data entry, as well as answer phones. The ideal person for this job is detail-orientated, motivated, computer savvy, and has a great personality. Please send a cover letter and resume to mandy@talentworksla.com
Boutique Management Company, representing actors, is looking for friendly, intelligent interns. Duties would include phones, helping with submissions, scheduling, and light office duties. Candidates should possess outstanding communication skills, be organized multi taskers, have a great attitude, and Mac/Data Entry skills. No actors, please. These are non-paying, part time (or full time) internships, for school credit only. Email resume to info@goldlevintalent.com
Strong Management seeks interns to start immediately. Duties include phones, research, covering breakdowns, filing, coordinating appointments. Interns must have reliable transportation and a positive, hard-working attitude. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to learn about the management business. Please send cover letters and resumes to: Beverly@bstrongmanagement.com
Boutique Agency seeks intern for three full days a week. Must have good people/phone skills and professional appearance.
Must be computer literate; should know Word and Excel. Should have office experience. We are a Mac based company. Must have a positive attitude, and good work ethic. This is an unpaid internship, however, school credit is available. This is an excellent opportunity with room for promotion for the right candidate -last intern was promoted. Please send resumes and cover letters to: sheldonprosnitasst@gmail.com
Fuse Entertainment currently seeks reliable, enthusiastic and dedicated intern. Interns will get to be hands on and are encouraged to ask questions and contribute creatively. Responsibilities include: clerical support, phones, script coverage and research. Candidates should have strong interest in television development and must be receiving school credit. Previous knowledge of script coverage is appreciated but not required. Unpaid. Please send resumes and cover letters to fuseentintern@gmail.com.
Talent Management Company with A-list clients seeks motivated intern. The best candidate must be organized with excellent computer and phone skills; and is looking to experience the day-to-day business of management with the ability to juggle varied duties in a fast-paced environment. This is a part-time, non-paid internship with the potential to grow, and we will be happy to provide academic credit (if requested) and referrals for a great intern. Please email your resume to talentmgmtintern2010@gmail.com
Practical Pictures is looking for interns (unpaid, starting asap). This is a very unique internship opportunity. Hands-on interfacing with the producer bosses in a small company means youll need some experience (phones, computers) but is also a strong draw to this position your opinion will be welcome. Were in post on Final Destination 5 and development on projects at every studio. If youre able to work 2 full days, please email resumes to practicalintern@yahoo.com
Vertigo Entertainment (Quarantine, The Strangers, The Departed) is looking for enthusiastic interns ASAP. We are a very busy production company with numerous projects in various stages of development and production. This is an extremely creative environment where interns can be as involved in the development process as they want to be. Very important to be a self-starter. Please email (include ”Internship” in the subject line) resume and brief cover letter to vertigointerns@gmail.com.
Busy film production company seeks interns with strong written and communication skills to read materials and complete coverage, and perform general office duties. Work within research and development and post-production areas may also be available. Internships are unpaid, but there are opportunities to gain valuable experience and participate in a number of projects. Applicants will be contacted by phone or email. Please send resume and cover letter to interns.se.10@gmail.com.
TV/Film Production Company and Comic Publisher in Santa Monica seeks unpaid Spring intern. Company focuses on comic book based film and television in both live action and animation. Internship involves reading & writing coverage, occasional phones and other basic administrative duties as well as hands on experience in film and television development, animation and comic book publishing. Some prior experience in entertainment preferred. School credit accepted but not required. Please send resumes and cover letters to kspintern@gmail.com.
Corner of the Sky Entertainment (Good Luck Chuck, Evan Almighty) Film and Television company seeking office interns. Looking for creative, self-starters for 2-3 days a week. Responsibilities include reading/covering scripts, phones, general office duties/runs. Patience is a must. Great experience, recs, great way to learn the spec script market. Flexible days/hours. Position is unpaid. Please email cosasst@gmail.com
International film distribution/financing/acquisition/production company based in Century City is looking for interns who can work 20 hours per week. Seeking smart, dynamic and responsible young adults who are keen to learn about international film distribution, acquisition and financing. Unpaid internship. Parking provided. No phone calls please. We are looking for interns that can work Monday through Friday from 2pm to 6pm or four days a week from 1pm to 6pm. Send resume via e-mail jbliahassistant@ifdcinc.com or fax 310-788-2823.
Viva Media seeks enthusiastic and very motivated interns. Must know how to use Panasonic HVX 200 HD camera and be highly organized and computer savvy, with knowledge of Final Cut. You will get production and postproduction experience and may lead to full time assistant duties. Regular intern/assistant duties apply with great opportunity for more responsibility and creative involvement. Unpaid, but school credit available.   We are a multimedia company and our interns get a real hands-on experience and an extraordinary education. Interviewing immediately. Bi-lingual a plus. Please send cover letters and resumes to timothylmoxey@gmail.com
aid+abet, a film/television development and production company with a first-look deal at HBO Films and Entertainment seeks part-time interns to work in their Los Feliz office for the Winter term. Duties include script coverage, research, phones and administrative assistance. A wonderful opportunity for candidates looking to begin a career in film/tv development and production. 2 days per week. Must have personal laptop, Mac preferred. Email cover letter and CV to info@aidabetfilms.com.
34th St Films is looking for highly motivated interns to start immediately. Interns will be exposed to daily operations, learning film development first-hand at a growing production company with an established brand. Duties include script coverage, actor/writer/director lists, administrative (copies, correspondence, phones), scheduling. 2-3 day/week commitment highly preferred. Discretion is absolutely mandatory. Knowledge of film with strong writing and communication skills are top priorities. This is an unpaid internship. Resumes should be sent to films34th@yahoo.com
Film & Television production company seeks motivated, dependable, detail oriented and hard-working interns. Main responsibilities include reading, script coverage, research, answering phones, and general administrative duties. Interns are invited to attend weekly staff meeting and are given a chance to provide feedback. The internship is non-paid and starts immediately. Minimum commitment of 2-3 days/week. Send resume and cover letters to: gvilleinternships@gmail.com
Film Sales and Financing company seeks intern to provide administrative and creative support to the President as well as the Director of Sales & Finance. Responsibilities include heavy phones, scheduling, project trafficking, project evaluation and daily administrative upkeep. Intern will have day to day access and interaction with company founders. Preferred Content works with content creators and financiers to license their product to theatrical and DVD distributors, television broadcasters and digital content aggregators.   This position is not paid. Applicants should email info@preferredcontent.net with a cover letter and resume.
Worldwide television production and distribution company Zodiak USA is seeking a qualified intern to assist in the development department. Great exposure to the inner-workings of television development (focus on non-scripted / reality programming). Duties include helping to organize and prepare materials, research, assisting with phones, and special projects. Great training and lots of hands-on opportunities. Candidate must be eligible for college credit. 2 or 3 day/week commitment preferred. Office based in Santa Monica. Please send resume to adam.sussman@zodiakusa.com
Kopelson Entertainment is seeking to fill multiple internship positions in a friendly, open environment. Ideal candidates will be motivated, responsible, and eager to learn. Duties would include phones, administrative tasks, reading scripts and writing coverage. We provide an environment where interns can learn the ins-and-outs of the film industry. The internship is unpaid, but lunch is covered. Send your resume to manny@kopelson.com.
Underground Films, a well-established production/management company, is looking for part-time interns to start right away. The position is unpaid. You will gain valuable experience and knowledge in the areas of management and production, as well as working in a creative environment. Intern will have the opportunity to attend development meetings, client meetings, generals and listen in on calls. Intern must be able to multi-task as duties include script reading, answering phones, and other general office duties. No previous experience needed. Please email resume and cover letter to Brandon at brandon@undergroundfilms.net and devin@undergroundfilms.net.
EXECUTIVE & MANAGEMENT POSITIONS
Successful talent agency is looking for a seasoned Theatrical Agent. The Daniel Hoff Agency has a thriving Television/Film and Commercial department as well as a Print, Voiceover and Musical Theater divisions. Looking to hire another accomplished theatrical agent who is savvy, experienced, and has an existing client base and industry contacts. 3-5 years experience as an agent/manager (extensive knowledge of contracts, negotiating skills, breakdowns, SAF/AFTRA guidelines etc.) a must. Salary is negotiable depending on experience. Do not contact agency directly as potential candidates will be contacted directly via email/phone within the week. Please email a resume (cover letters are optional) to dhtalenthunt@gmail.com.
International film distributor, Revolver Entertainment, seeks an innovative, enthusiastic Operations Executive to join their small film distribution team in their West Hollywood office. Ideal candidates are extremely organized, detail oriented, and have excellent communication skills. Applicants must be comfortable working under pressure, thrive in a fast paced environment, and be able to manage and oversee multiple projects at once. Minimum Bachelor’s degree required. Please send your resume and cover letter to usa@revovlergroup.com with Operations Position in the subject.
Brand Central, a leading LA-based brand licensing agency, is seeking a Sr. Licensing Sales Manager to identify, solicit, negotiate and secure new business opportunities for key clients. Minimum of 3 years sales experience in consumer products brand licensing. BA/BS degree required. Clients include Kellogg’s, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Mark Burnett Productions, Jarden Outdoor Solutions, and more. Salary is competitive with commission-based incentives. Qualified applicants should send resume to brand_central@yahoo.com.
EQAL looking for Director of Business Development to work in Partner group and interface with our current celebrity partners and to bring in new talent and agency relationships. Candidate will identify opportunities to grow partners’ business online, communicate with editorial and sales teams, develop relationships with new celebrity talent and agencies. Must have 3+ years’ experience in business development working with celebrity talent/agencies/management companies and understand of social media. Email resume and cover letter to jobs@eqal.com
EQAL is looking for Director of Marketing and Communications to run search and social media marketing. Ideal candidate is an expert at Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube marketing, has strong communication and writing skills, has previously executed multiple successful online marketing campaigns. Must be able to create budgets for campaigns, including search, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc. Must have 3+ years experience with social media marketing. Email resume and cover letter to jobs@eqal.com
EQAL is looking for a Director of Business Development to work in our Branded Communities group to interface with our current consumer brands and their team of agencies and to bring in new brands and agency relationships. Ideal candidate previously worked in digital marketing, advertising sales, or business development. Must have 3+ years experience in digital marketing, advertising sales, or bizdev working with large consumer brands. Send resumes/cover letters to jobs@eqal.com
Adore Creative, a start-up boutique, yet international, advertising agency is looking for a new member of their team. We’re looking for a `jack-of-all-trades’ Creative Director in an extremely collaborative environment. We are looking for a creative type to get involved with our strategy and production. Duties include: copy writing, researching, graphic design and social networking — along with administrative duties, create and maintain budgets/finances. We do a lot of business in Russia and preference will be given to those who speak and can read Russian, however, this is not a requirement. This could either be a full or part-time position. If you are interested please submit a resume and cover letter. We are looking to hire by the end of the week. If you are interested please submit a resume and cover letter to michael@adorecreative.com.
ASSISTANT LEVEL
United Talent Agency (UTA) seeks qualified candidates for its agent trainee program. Previous industry experience and bachelors degree required. Candidates must be motivated, extremely detail oriented, have excellent communication and organizational skills and a desire to learn the business of talent representation. This is a very demanding environment with excellent opportunities to work in Film, Television, Music, New Media and Entertainment Marketing. Proficiency with Microsoft Office software is mandatory. Compensation includes overtime and full benefits. References required. www.unitedtalent.com for more information. Fax cover letter & resume to (310) 247-1111 or email to HR@unitedtalent.com. Attn: Human Resources. No calls.
Bernero Productions, a Burbank-based television development company with overall deal at ABC Studios, is seeking a full-time Assistant. This position is junior, but not entry level, with room for growth in the Company. Administrative responsibilities include: answering phones, maintaining phone sheet and taking notes; maintaining calendar and contacts; scheduling meetings; submitting expenses; and maintaining company-wide development reports. Required qualifications: minimum of 1 year agency or management experience; Bachelor’s degree; outstanding written and verbal communications skills; Mac proficient; and strong interest in television and development. Please submit cover letter and resumes to Jon jon@brnro.com
A boutique, bicoastal talent agency seeking an assistant for their Los Angeles office. Offering above standard industry pay, medical benefits, 401K. Requires at least one year experience in relevant talent agency or casting office, superior communication skills and a well-organized multi-tasker. Must be PC literate, available Monday-Friday and motivated to eventually become an agent company is looking for candidate to promote from within. Background in dance would be ideal but is not required. Qualified applicants should email their resume ASAP to blocagencyjob@gmail.com. Please reference UTA joblist in the cover letter.
Media Rights Capital (MRC) is seeking an ambitious and hardworking assistant to work for co-CEOs Modi Wiczyk and Asif Satchu and join the Executive Trainee Program. This is a demanding position at a fast-paced media financing company with growth opportunities for the right candidate. Ideal candidate will have some relevant entertainment experience at either an agency, studio, network or production company, and be interested in pursuing a career in entertainment. Bachelor’s degree required. Please submit a resume and cover letter to recruiter@mrcstudios.com.
Bi-coastal talent agency is looking for smart, resourceful and ambitious applicants for an assistant position in Los Angeles office. Candidates should be detail-oriented, with solid computer knowledge and excellent communication, organizational and multi-tasking abilities. Good people skills are vital, also a professional phone manner. Previous industry experience a plus. Responsibilities will include handling submissions, phones, scheduling, supervising interns, correspondence and administration as required. Great position for someone looking to eventually become an agent. Resume and cover letter to: agencyjob25@yahoo.com
RKO Pictures seeks a qualified assistant to a feature film development executive. One year of agency experience is required. Candidates must be motivated, extremely detail oriented, and organized with excellent communication skills and script coverage experience. Please email resumes in the body of an email to rkodevelopmentasst1@gmail.com
Boutique talent management company seeks highly-motivated assistant/office manager. Must be organized, responsible, resourceful, and capable of working well under pressure. Ideal candidates have a fun personality, extensive knowledge of film/TV, and a genuine interest in talent representation. Duties include phones, scheduling, and materials distribution. Prior assistant experience a must. Mac and FCP experience required. Please email resumes and cover letters with name and “Assistant” in subject line to asstposition@yahoo.com
Seeking an executive assistant in the Theatrical Marketing department of a major studio. This position works on the desks of two high level executives. Candidate must have 1-2 years entertainment/desk experience. Must be detail-oriented and able to multitask and prioritize various projects in a fast-paced environment. If interested, please send resume and cover letter to: asst.marketing@gmail.com.
Assistant to executive in Brentwood Production Office. Detail oriented, technologically savvy individual with great communication and organizational skills. Professional and efficient. Responsibilities include front office and personal assistant duties. Agency or film business experience preferred. Salary position with full benefits after 90 days. Send resumes to MyOfficeHelp@yahoo.com
Santa Monica based non-scripted television production company seeks hardworking, self-motivated assistant to two senior level executives in development and production. Administrative duties include heavy phones/rolling calls, heavy scheduling, travel, expense reports. 1 year of agency/assistant experience required. Ideal candidate is strong multi-tasker, highly detail oriented, strong research skills, follows through on all projects, and has passion for unscripted television. Please send resume and cover letter to kc.realityasst@gmail.com
Disney Channel/Disney XD seeks an Executive Secretary to the VP of Business Affairs. Required 3+ years admin experience at law firm and/or network/studio, highly motivated self-starter with the ability to prioritize/handle multiple tasks with flexibility in a fast-paced work environment, Excellent communication skills (written & verbal), with good proofreading skills, and is tech savvy. Agency experience desired. (ID: 278578) Contact E-Mail: disney.abc.careers@abc.com
Major Motion Picture Studio is currently looking for a temp Production Paralegal or Jr. Atty. with a minimum of one to two years’ experience in transactional production legal work. Responsibilities include reviewing, drafting and negotiating leases, location agreements, equipment rental agreements, aircraft and watercraft contracts, various vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements and numerous below-the-line contracts. Position may become full time. Position reports to Executive Director of Production Legal Administration. E-mail resumes only to PLA_Resumes@ymail.com
Boutique literary management/production company seeks assistant to head of company. Agency or management experience is preferred, but not required. Candidate should have an interest in management and/or development. Entertainment experience is preferred and must be able to work with high profile clients. Duties include answering heavy phones, tracking projects, scheduling and general office duties. Please send resumes to: assistant1001@gmail.com
Management company looking for assistant to answer phones deal with submissions and appointments. Must have experience at an agency or management company. Good people skills necessary. Send resume to Dangirl6@aol.com
Talent manager in small office setting looking for an assistant with great communication skills who is personable, resourceful, detail-oriented and is interested in talent management. Minimum of one year agency or management experience required. Please be Mac proficient. Email cover letter and resumes to tk@koopmanmgmt.com
Independent Film Sales, Production and Distribution Company Looking For Film Sales Assistant. Entry Level Position. Duties include assisting the Head of Sales as well as account, web, and database maintenance. This position requires frequent and advance travel including detailed travel planning and on site prep. The ideal candidate is a recent college graduate, current assistant, or intern, that has agency experience and is considering a career in Independent Film Sales. Mac and web knowledge a plus. Salary is entry level. Please send resume in body of email to ls@topangapictures.com
The Ant Farm seeks a Producers Assistant who is experienced, reliable self-starter for several executives. Mac, Excel, Word and Entourage proficient. Must be a team player with exceptional people skills to deal with demanding clients. Knowledge of the post production process and tape formats required. Must be able to work very long hours under pressure. Send cover letter, resume and salary history: jobs@theantfarm.net. Must include in email subject line: Job Code: PA-UTA.
Assistant Editor Position Needed. Looking for an Assistant Editor to work nights on a Feature Rock Documentary, the position will start immediately and last for the next two months. Please send resume to rockdocs2010@gmail.com.
A-list top tier Management- Film and Television Production Company seeks an assistant to CEO. Requires dealing with heavy phones, orchestrating meetings, appointments, A-list client relations, and must have extensive knowledge of industry power players etc. Must be professional, efficient and thrive in a fast-paced, stressful environment with the ability to handle strong personalities. At LEAST 1 year desk experience at a reputable agency or management company (Please do not apply if you do not) This is NOT an entry level position. Email: Reception@mediatalent.com
Executive Director of Legal Affairs Administration for a major television studio seeks hard-working assistant with college degree who is interested in learning about the business & legal side of television before going to law school or graduate school. The job entails a variety of administrative tasks, plus drafting and reviewing talent contracts. Must possess excellent writing and word processing skills, be organized, detail oriented and able to multi-task. Please e-mail resume to Lisaplegal@gmail.com
Seeking experienced Executive Assistant for CEO of growing TV and Film Production Company. Schedule and arrange meetings/calls; File/maintain documents; Handle travel arrangements; Assist in professional and personal tasks; Maintain all incoming and outgoing calls; Update call list; Prepare documents for meetings/pitches; Manage/update task list; Liaison with TV and film production companies; Coordinate schedules. Experienced, friendly, good with people, exceptionally organized, computer literate, able to multi-task/thrive within fast-paced environment. Email: ceoasstjob@yahoo.com
Looking for an assistant to the President of Film Finance Operations. Must be able to manage general administrative tasks of executive’s office; answer phones, roll calls, schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, process expense reports. Must be able to multitask in a fast paced environment while demonstrating strong organizational skills. Must have at least 1+ years relevant experience working with key players in entertainment industry. Great opportunity for learning and growth within a company that produces multiple projects per year. Resumes must include “President of Film Finance Operations” in the subject line and email them to assistantjob2011@gmail.com
Feature production company with first look studio deal seeking experienced and detail-oriented office assistant with a background in TV, feature production, or books. One year of previous experience required. Duties include rolling calls, scheduling, reading, coverage, and administrative tasks. Must have strong communication skills and be very computer savvy. Please send resume and cover letter to prod.co.assistant.position@gmail.com
Looking for a 1st assistant with at least 2 years of executive assistant experience. This desk is very demanding with high volume of calls, scheduling and lots of personal work. We need someone who is always one step ahead. You need to be able to handle a high pressure environment and be able to deal with a demanding CEO. This company is Music/Film/TV. Send in resume, cover letter and salary history to assistant.pp@gmail.com
Looking for a 2nd assistant with at least 2 years of executive assistant experience. This desk is very demanding with high volume of calls, scheduling and lots of personal work. We need someone who is always one step ahead. You need to be able to handle a high pressure environment and be able to deal with a demanding CEO. Send in resume, cover letter and salary history to assistant.pp@gmail.com
Fremantle Media North America, an innovative international media company is currently looking for smart, skilled Assistants in the creative and business and legal affairs areas. Successful candidates will be proficient in MS Office, have excellent communication and organizational skills and have the ability to work well under pressure. Previous entertainment, agency, and/or television experience a must. For immediate consideration please send your resume to, please send your resume to jobs@fremantlemedia.com.
BH Talent Agency is currently interviewing for assistants in all departments. Must have prior agency experience. Send resumes to careers@apa-agency.com
Seeking highly-motivated office assistant for boutique TV and film literary management company (not a production or development job). Requirements: industrious, tough, self-starter, multi-tasker with can-do attitude who can work independently and who is available to start immediately and make one-year commitment. Similar (non-production) entertainment office experience highly preferable (phone sheet, submissions, scheduling, filing, logs, etc.). $500 to $600/week depending on experience. Limited benefits. Send resume and cover letter to Field Entertainment via fax: 310-271-6243 or e-mail: hiring@fieldentertainment.net
DreamWorks Animation seeking Assistant to support a busy Feature Development Executive. Duties include: General administrative duties. Prepare and distribute reading materials (esp. for weekend read). Read/cover writing samples and creative materials. Take notes and transcribe meetings. Attend regular meetings with creative and participate as required. Conduct research to support the development process. Qualifications: 2-3 years experience. Required Outlook, Word, Excel. Photoshop a plus. Writing skills will be evaluated. Email resume to: jobs@dreamworks.com
An independent Los Angeles based television production company seeks highly motivated and organized assistant to the Executive Producer. We are looking for a talented individual with a strong interest in unscripted TV and development. Responsibilities include phones, scheduling, research, development, and personal assistant duties. Must be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Ideal candidates must understand the fast paced environment of production along with its varying hours. Please email cover letter and resume to unscriptedtvasst@gmail.com
Successful boutique management company seeks motivated, detail-oriented assistant. Must have 2 years of agency/assistant experience and interest in management. The candidate must be personable and able to work well with high profile clients. Duties include scheduling, maintaining calendars, managing calls / travel / correspondence. Not afraid to do low and high level tasks. Available to start immediately. Email resumes to caitlin@frameworkent.com
PERSONAL ASSISTANT POSITIONS
ENTERTAINMENT PR & MARKETING (MOST POSITIONS INCLUDING INTERNSHIPS)
Hype Marketing, Inc., a corporate entertainment Marketing, PR & Events Company with expertise in brand marketing, public relations, celebrity procurement, product integration, licensing, event marketing, and event production. We are seeking a seasoned sales and marketing executive with at least 3-4 years of experience and a proven track record in New Business Development and Corporate Sponsorships. Candidates must have existing relationships with corporate brands, impeccable phone & writing skills, an attention to detail and be extremely organized. Please email cover letter, resume, and salary history to hr@hypepr.com
Hype Public Relations, a corporate entertainment Marketing, PR & Events Company with expertise in the creation, development, and execution of media coverage, event planning and production seeks an executive publicist. 5 years of Agency and Industry experience required. Must have existing relationships with media outlets, and ability to manage PR department staff. This is NOT an entry-level position. Salary and incentives proportionate with experience. Please email cover letter, resume, and salary history to hr@hypepr.com
We are seeking an intern to work in Versace’s PR/VIP Office. An intern working in our office would learn the basics of the celebrity and fashion PR. Duties are primarily administrative (updating inventory, checking in samples), yet the internship offers an amazing introduction to fashion PR in Los Angeles. Internship is unpaid and must be for school credit. If interested, email resume to versacepr@gmail.com.
P3R Publicity, a full service entertainment, lifestyle, fashion, beauty, events publicity firm located in LA is seeking an Account Executive in the talent division. All candidates must be highly motivated and talented PR professionals with directly related PR experience, strong media and industry contacts and exceptional writing skills. Looking for long-term candidates who want to learn and grow with the company, with a strong passion for public relations. Please send resume to maryanne@myp3r.com for consideration.
PR agency seeks creative, motivated Senior Publicist with extensive media contacts. Must possess love of fashion/luxury brands, excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be ready to immerse themselves into clients and start pitching immediately. Requirements: 2-3 years at account level in entertainment/fashion, own laptop, product placement experience, agency background, experience gaining top media outlet coverage, experience writing press releases, managing clients. CV, salary history, writing samples to kate@americanrebelpr.com.
Busy, boutique PR firm based in Hollywood seeks eager intern ready to learn about the entertainment industry, working with A-list clients and red carpet events. Candidates should be driven, detail-oriented, outgoing, and creative with strong communication skills. Also important, a knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. We are seeking someone interested to pursue a career in public relations. Must be willing to work a 4 month, 2 day a week minimum. Internship is unpaid, but college credit may be obtained. Place resume in body of email and attach as well. Email to officeasst@marleahleslie.com
Burnett Entertainment seeks marketing/PR intern. Applicants must have unique sales ability, professional telephone skills, and energized attitude. Responsibilities include: aiding in marketing strategy, production of promotional materials, implementing brand identity, and marketing outreach. Entertainment industry and business backgrounds are huge pluses. Internship is 3-months unpaid with opportunity to gain industry experience, build contacts, and advance within organization. Send resume and cover letter to intern36@gmail.com
Hollywood based boutique public relations firm, which specializes in talent and entertainment publicity, is currently accepting intern applications for Spring 2011. Applicants should have an interest in public relations, and be energetic, reliable, hardworking and professional. This is a very hands-on experience. Intern duties will include, but are not limited to: updating media contacts, updating premiere and event lists, assisting with press kits, covering desks, answering phones, scheduling, updating Facebook account, etc. This is not a paid internship, and candidates must be eligible to receive school credit and available to work two full days a week. Please submit cover letter and resume to mcclureassistant@aol.com
MUSIC INDUSTRY (ALL POSITIONS INCLUDING INTERNSHIPS)
Unpaid Intern: Bulletproof Entertainment, run by one of the top music producers/supervisors in the motion picture and soundtrack industry, is in need of interns to assist with our CD library & iTunes database, record production, office duties as well as some light computer graphics. Requirements: strong interest in music and film industries and strong proficiency with Mac/Apple software. Email resume and brief letter to apply@bulletproofentertainment.com
TECH/NEW MEDIA/WEB 2.0 POSITIONS
Social Media Company Seeks Experienced Online Community/Forum Moderator. EQAL is looking for an online community and forum moderator. Previous moderation experience is recommended. The ideal candidate should have experience in Customer Service/Support, a background in writing, basic HTML capabilities. Responsibilities include technical support for all community member/user inquiries, developing support material, FAQs, & best practice replies, reporting on bug fixes and product enhancements requested by users. Will also troubleshoot on-site technical issues and do minimal Analytic research. Please send cover letter and resume to afonseca@eqal.com for review.
The Wrap News, Inc. seeks a full-time social media marketing employee for its Itsonthegrid.com division. Must have incomparable interpersonal and communication skills, strong interest in the entertainment business, and knowledge of social media sites. Salary/title commensurate with experience. Please send resumes and a cover letter/email that exhibits your ability to engage people through your writing to marketinggig@itsonthegrid.com. Use the subject line “[your name] [your single favorite movie or TV show].
CASTING (ALL POSITIONS INCLUDING INTERNSHIPS)
Berland Casting is looking for an assistant or an associate who loves casting and has commercial casting experience. Good with details, organization, stays calm, likes to research beyond submissions, good at marketing. Also interested in someone who already has a few client’s and is looking to hook up with our established office to further grown business. Email resume to: info@berlandcasting.com
NON-LA POSITIONS (All Locations/All Positions)
NYC Based film production company looking for a VOD Manager or Director level person to manage the digital and traditional VOD distribution markets for product, including deal negotiation, ongoing monitoring of windows and availabilities, coordination of dates with other media distribution windows, and management of promotions/cross-promotions. Required familiarity with the entities and personnel involved in the digital/VOD marketplace as well as general knowledge of the digital/VOD industry. Should have 2-4 years experience in the field. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resumes to greattopassistant@gmail.com.
Assistant to high-profile actor. Office management, research, social networking, touring/travel & personal work. Position includes “management associate” type duties. Must have experience, be highly technology proficient, calm, excellent verbal/communication skills, self-motivated, and good with kids. Actor has newborn. Time commitment is only part-time during the week and March-August in NYC. Please send resumes to personalassistant79@yahoo.com
GENERAL OFFICE POSITIONS-RECEPTIONIST/ PA /BOOKEEPING/ RUNNER
Leading Social Entertainment / New Media company is currently seeking a motivated and organized receptionist/ office assistant. Duties include phones, heavy scheduling, travel coordination, and general office duties. Position requires impeccable follow-through, exceptional telephone manner, attention to detail, resourcefulness and self-motivation. Ideal candidate can work long hours, and has a positive “can do” attitude. Entry level salary but growth opportunities for the right candidate. Must be MAC proficient with knowledge of Entourage, PowerPoint and Excel. Please email resume to digisavage@gmail.com
Entertainment finance company seeks full time assistant/receptionist with 24 years’ experience. Candidate should have good communication and organizational skills, easily handle multiple tasks, be conscientious about quality of work, exercise exceptional written and verbal communication skills and finish tasks in a timely manner. Duties include phones and client interaction, scheduling, filing, office upkeep, etc. Please email all resumes to landerson@saltergroup.com.
Top film/music video/commercial production company seeks an enthusiastic, hands-on polished Receptionist available to start immediately for a full-time position. Duties include answering incoming calls, greeting guests and clients and effectively communicating with every department. Must have excellent phone skills. Prior receptionist/office experience a plus. Knowledge of MAC, PC, Word, Excel preferred. Potential for growth. Pay depending upon experience and qualifications. Please send resumes to officemanager@partizan.us – subject line Receptionist.
Fremantle Media North America is currently seeking a Corporate Floater to support multiple functions as needed. This is a great opportunity for someone that wants to learn all about the entertainment business. Successful candidates will be proficient in MS Office, have excellent communication and organizational skills and have the ability to work well under pressure. For immediate consideration please send your resume to jobs@fremantlemedia.com
The Mill, a high-end visual effects company, is looking for runners in our LA office. Runners hold a key client service role, providing the highest standards of assistance and support to both internal and external clients, and ensuring first-rate hospitality. The position is paid and starts out a few days a week with possibility of growing into a FT position. We are very keen to hear from you if you are an enthusiastic, hard-working, self-motivating talented individual with a passion for creative digital media and visual effects. Send resume to recruitment.la@themill.com
INTERNSHIPS (Film & Television)
Leading Production company seeks intern working directly with the President of Production of the company. Candidate must have a strong desire to work in the entertainment industry and be willing to take direction and excel in a fast paced environment. Duties will include answering phones, scheduling, coverage and some personal errands. Candidate must receive school credit. Email cover letter and resume to jgeller@pangeamediagroup.com.
Boutique Literary Management and Production Company is looking for interns for immediate start and for the summer session. We encompass feature and television production and literary management. Includes general office work, covering desks, coverage, research and assisting manager/producer. Great opportunity to learn and network in a growing company, 2-3 days a week, unpaid. Based in Los Angeles/West Hollywood area. Send cover letter and resume to info@headlongentertainment.com.
Phoenix Pictures (Black Swan, Shutter Island, Zodiac) is looking for interns to start immediately. Responsibilities include reading scripts and evaluating projects for development, as well as conducting research projects. Interns are invited to attend weekly staff meetings with Phoenix executives and are given a chance to provide feedback. Internships are unpaid. Candidates must receive college credit and be available at least three days per week. Please email resumes to: storydepartment@phoenixpictures.com
Beverly Hills Independent Film & TV production company seeks motivated and enthusiastic interns who want an experience in entertainment. Interns will read scripts, write coverage, and participate in project development. Interns will also serve as a temporary assistant to the producers when needed. Candidates must be self-starters and eager to take initiative. Ideas for projects welcome. Please email a cover letter and resume to BevHills.Internship@gmail.com
ROAR is an entertainment company with deep expertise in talent and brand management, film and television production, sponsorship engagement and marketing. We represent some of the most prominent brands, musicians, producers, and talent in today’s market. We are currently looking for an intern who could assist our literary department. Candidates must be strong writers, detail oriented, and proficient with Microsoft Office. Please send your cover letter and resume to glander@roar.la.
Boutique Beverly Hills literary management company seeks intelligent, creative intern with a sense of humor. Must be Tuesdays & Thursdays, but opportunities to come in more often. In addition to light general office duties, interns read and evaluate scripts and write coverage. 3-month commitment required. Email cover letter and resume to jobs@radmincompany.com with Office Internship in subject line. Internship is unpaid, but school credit available.
Independent production company is seeking interns for the production office. Applicants must have strong analytical and communication skills to read materials for coverage. Duties also include light office maintenance as well as offsite errands. Candidates must have reliable transportation. This is an unpaid internship. Please send cover letter, resume, and coverage sample to indie.production.intern@gmail.com
Prestigious boutique talent management company is seeking fall interns. Intern responsibilities will include general office organization and administration, rolling calls, and supporting a talent manager’s desk. We are looking for proactive recent graduates who are passionate about the business and talent representation. Interns must able to commit to at least 2 days a week. Internship is not limited to school credit candidates. Please include both a cover letter and resume in your email to gsasst@onemgmt.com
Unpaid intern wanted for a new Major Network TV show. Show is entertainment news based with focus on cutting edge technology. Position will be spreadsheet and research oriented. Must have experience with Microsoft suite. This job will be good for tech savvy, avid movie goers, gamers and futurists. This position is unpaid with college credit awarded. Please send resumes to Dustin Pagliughi dpagliughi@jump-creative.com
Talent Management/Production Company is looking for effective, intelligent interns. Duties include but not limited to heavy phones, helping with submissions, scheduling, organizing, running errands and other office duties. Candidates should possess outstanding communication skills, be organized multi taskers, have a great attitude, and Mac skills. No actors, please. These are non-paying, part time Spring internships, for school credit only. Email resume and/or cover letter to zerogravityintern@gmail.com
Industry Entertainment has an immediate opening in their internship program for someone passionate about earning career-making experience and contacts in the Talent Management side of the business, assisting the manager of some of Hollywood’s most successful actors. Current enrollment at an accredited institution is mandatory. Schedules are flexible for 2-3 days per week. No previous experience is necessary. This is an ideal situation for someone who wants to eventually work as a Manager, Agent, or in Casting or Public Relations when they graduate. To apply, email a cover letter and resume, along with availability per week and start/end dates to operations@industryentertainment.com.
Reality TV Production Company with shows on various cable networks seeks enthusiastic and very motivated interns. Must be highly organized and computer savvy — knowledge of Final Cut and Avid a plus. Regular intern/assistant duties apply with great opportunity for more responsibility and creative involvement. Unpaid, but school credit available. We are a small company and our interns get a real hands-on experience and an extraordinary education. Interviewing immediately. Please send cover letters and resumes to RealityTVIntern310@gmail.com.
International Production Company seeks dynamic, motivated interns who are interested in a 360-degree experience within a bustling television company. Opportunity includes a chance to explore development, International acquisitions/sales, production & casting. Previous interns have been given one-on-one mentorships and most were ultimately placed in paid positions. College credit and an interest in all genres of television, including unscripted, are required for this unpaid internship. Please send application materials to: zodiakusainternship@zodiakusa.com
IndieVest Pictures is seeking an intern for 2 days a week to start immediately. Duties include reading scripts, writing coverage, and general administrative tasks. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to all aspects of the filmmaking process. Ideal candidates should be students enrolled in a college or university with excellent writing skills. This is an unpaid internship. Please send a brief cover letter and resume to ivpinterns@gmail.com
Nick Wechsler Productions seeks unpaid interns to begin in early February. We ask a 2 day/week commitment for 3 months. Internship is development heavy lots of reading scripts and books, and writing coverage and interns have great access to producers at the company. We’re looking for enthusiastic, curious self-starters to join this small but busy team. Send resumes to lizzy@nwprods.com with “Intern” in the subject line.
Highly prolific independent feature film and television production company is looking for an intern to start immediately. We have commitments for series from all three premium cable networks. Duties include general assistant tasks, script coverage, research, etc. Must be a strong reader and writer, to draft letters, write treatments, take notes in meetings, put publicity and press packets together, etc. Ideal candidates must be independent, hardworking, and creative-oriented. Experience and a knowledge of the TV and Film action landscape required. Please send resumes and cover letters to syactioninternship@gmail.com
Our production company at Sony Pictures Entertainment , Shoe Money Productions, is looking for interns interested in television development and production for the Spring. Duties include writing coverage and standard office work. Must be enrolled in a college or university and available at least two days per week. Please fax resume and cover letter to (310) 244-0016 or e-mail shoemoneyproductions@gmail.com
One of Los Angeles’ most prestigious Youth & Young Adult Talent Agencies is looking for interns that thrive in a fast pace, exciting, hands-on and diverse environment. We’ve created stars for nearly 20 years. We require you to be a college student and a 2 day minimum commitment per week. If you’re bright, energetic, and have personality, our company wants you! We need someone open to learn the business from our whole staff. We have hired our interns in the past. Please contact Angela Strange ASAP at Angela@osbrinkagency.com to set-up an interview.
West Hollywood-based TV Production & Distribution Company is looking for an incredibly driven, pro-active intern. Will participate in development, production, distribution and acquisition. Excellent writing skills a must. Need strong organizational skills, follow through, and a can-do attitude. Occasional administrative/support duties will be required. Fantastic opportunity for someone looking to break into TV. For immediate consideration please email cover letter and resume to tvprodintern@gmail.com
Manager for screenwriters & directors, Jewerl Ross at Silent R Management, is looking for unpaid interns. Good interns can become full time paid assistants relatively quickly. Great opportunity to learn the film business. Duties involve basic assistant work: phones, submissions, schedule. Desire and experience reading scripts a must. Please be college graduate or in senior year. Hours flexible. Please email cover letters and resumes to intern@silentrlit.com.
Reputable production company in Santa Monica is accepting applications for interns to start immediately to work for a new start-up company. We are seeking interns who can start immediately. Must be proficient in Microsoft office. Self-starters, creative, flexible, upbeat, and most important, polite and friendly! Unpaid, flexible hours, offer college credit. Work: administrative tasks, phone time, research, and field work. Candidates interested in sports and webcasting. TPGinterns@gmail.com.
Busy Creative Agency is seeking interns asap! Preferably people with a strong passion for video games and filmmaking. Knowledge of Final Cut Pro and After Effects is a major plus! Please email resumes to jobs@simplefilms.com, feel free to include a short paragraph about yourself.
Marvel Studios is offering a part-time unpaid internship in the Promotions Department. Interest in the Entertainment Industry is a definite must and any interest in retail licensing and promotions is a plus. Interns are required to be proficient in Microsoft Office and also must be knowledgeable in Apple Keynote and Powerpoint. The intern will help monitor and coordinate schedules and arrange travel and presentations for two Senior Vice Presidents in the Licensing department. As a result of the internship, the individual will learn about promotions and retail through the Licensing division and gain exposure to skills in the business dealings of each. Internship runs from early January to May/June and is 20 hours/week. Interns must receive course credit. Please email resume and cover letter to: marvelinternship@gmail.com ATTN: Licensing Internship Coordinator.
The Dan Jinks Company and Bruce Cohen Productions are seeking interns to start immediately, 2-3 days a week.
Duties include script/ book coverage and administrative support. Great opportunity to learn both film & TV development. This is an unpaid position but college credit is offered. Email resume to tim@jinkscohen.com.
Production Company with first look deal at major studio seeking motivated, enthusiastic interns interested in development and production. Candidates should be hard working, familiar with script coverage, and excited to learn about the industry in a fun, fast-paced environment. Internship is unpaid. Must be enrolled in a college or university and eligible to receive credit. Looking for interns to start immediately or for Spring semester. Please email resume to nposey@appianway.net
Intern needed at a production company located on the Universal lot. Interns must receive college credit and commit to at least 2 days a week. This is an unpaid internship. Duties include but not limited to organizing, running errands, script coverage, and other office duties. Position to start immediately. Please send resumes and cover letters to filminterns@hotmail.com
Extreme Makeoever: Home Edition is seeking smart, confident, organized, and ambitious interns for the winter/spring semester! Responsibilities will include sitting in on/taking notes during weekly pitch meetings, sorting mail submissions, assisting casting producers, and various other light administrative duties. You must be able to receive college credit! Experience with avid/and or final cut strongly encouraged. Must have laptop computer and reliable car. Email resumes and cover letter to castingintern123@gmail.com
High profile management/production company with Oscar winning clientele seeking enthusiastic, outgoing, motivated, Spring interns. Fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a great jumping-off point in the entertainment industry. Three month commitment at least. Ideal for someone wanting to learn the business of representation and development. Will be working in a fast-paced, high-stress environment with A-List literary, producing, and directing talent on current productions and projects in development. Phones, filing, script coverage, etc. School credit available. Email resume and cover letter to litmanagementintern@gmail.com.
Busy film production company seeks interns with strong written and communication skills to read materials and complete coverage, and perform general office duties. Work within research and development and post-production areas may also be available. Internships are unpaid, but there are opportunities to gain valuable experience and participate in a number of projects. Please send resume and cover letter to interns.se.10@gmail.com. Applicants will be contacted by phone or email.
Groundswell Productions, an independent production and financing company run by producer Michael London, is looking for interns. We are a busy company heavily involved in the filmmaking process on every level. The usual intern duties apply; this includes reading scripts. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking for exposure to the film world. Please only email the following: your resume as a PDF and also what days and hours you can work in a given week. Please email Eric at interns@groundswellfilms.com.
Burnett Entertainment seeks part-time production intern responsible for filming, editing, and logging footage. This is ground floor opportunity to work in facets of television, internet, and film projects. Must have experience with Final Cut/Express, ability to shoot footage, and big plus for after effects and graphics. Internship is 3-months unpaid with large potential for advancement. Indicate “Production Intern” in subject line. Send resumes to intern36@gmail.com.
Montage Media Group has a unique opportunity for two interns who want to gain first-hand experience in a dynamic production company. Candidates should have excellent literary analysis and writing skills, office and organizational skills and present themselves in a professional manner. Candidates will report to MMG Partner, former Senior Executive at Paramount Pictures based C/W Productions. Date & time commitment: from 2-3 days a week. In addition to its film and television activities, MMG also houses a music management arm that handles contemporary pop and rock artists. Qualified candidates interested in a music management internship are also encouraged to submit their resumes for consideration. Please submit cover letter and resume to darrenasst@montagemedia.net
Platinum Studios, a comic, film and television production company is in search of interns for general office duties, desk assistance, errands, and script coverage, as well as graphic design interns with a working knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and/or Flash. Duties will include assisting the development department in comic book production, developing pitch and marketing materials for Platinum’s high-profile slate of film and television projects. We ask for a commitment of 2 to 3 days (10-20 hours) per week. Must receive college credit. Please send your cover letter and resume to interns@platinumstudios.com
Palermo Pictures seeks hard-working interns with great attitudes to start immediately. Company is based on the Fox lot, with numerous film and television projects in production and development. Responsibilities include writing script coverage and giving project notes, answering phones, independent research assignments, and running errands. This is a great opportunity to work directly with industry executives and producers. We gladly help exceptional interns find permanent positions in the industry. College credit available. Please send resumes to palermointernship2011@gmail.com
Busy boutique talent agency seeks motivated, reliable interns. You should be eager to learn and ready to roll up your sleeves. Must also be focused, able to multi-task in a hectic environment, good with people, and available 1 2 days per week. Prefer some office experience. May lead to a paid position for the right candidate. E-mail resume and cover letter to mc@dsa-agency.com re: “Internship Program”
Seeking Interns for Elevate Entertainment; Management / Production company based in Los Angeles (Century City). Job responsibilities entail overall office upkeep, answering phones, interacting with casting offices and clients, and script coverage. This position will lead to growth within the company for the right candidate. Job Requirements: Candidates should be interested in perusing a career in the entertainment industry. Candidates must be reliable, thick skinned, punctual, work well under pressure and be proficient with both MAC and PC. Knowledge of MS Office a must. Please email cover letter and resume to: elevateasst@gmail.com
A busy Santa Monica based film financier and production company require a part time intern immediately. Duties include office work and script coverage. Candidates should be enthusiastic, computer literate and detail-oriented. This is a great opportunity to learn and see first hand how independent films are financed. Position is unpaid, candidates must have script coverage experience. Please email cover letters, availability and resumes to receptionusa@futurefilmgroup.com
Award Winning Production Company is currently packaging a 10 million dollar feature, development on an Anthology Series and more. Seeking go-getter that would like to work with industry veterans on development and production.
Our interns will get a thorough education in development and a considerable. Tasks will include print trafficking, dissemination of marketing materials, collecting box office figures, development and implementation of grassroots marketing campaigns, and providing general administrative support. Contact with filmmakers, exhibitors, ad agencies and film/video labs will be an integral part of the job. Flexible hours: email susan@selectservicesfilmsm.com resume and availability.
Jackson-Medavoy Entertainment is seeking interns to start immediately. Duties will include assisting the Partners’ office, filing, research and script coverage. Candidates should be detail oriented and reliable. It is an excellent opportunity to learn about talent management. This is an unpaid internship but can count toward college credit if necessary. Please send cover letters and resumes (no attachments) to: JME.intern@gmail.com
A high level production company with a first look deal is seeking out highly motivated interns for the upcoming spring semester. Duties include phones, clerical tasks, coverage, and participation in creative meetings. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to get into feature film development. Please submit a resume as well as a cover letter to sspinternship@gmail.com
Management company looking for intern. Must be available Mon, Wed and Fri. Need smart, capable, go-getter who wants to work in talent representation. No Actors. Proficient in Microsoft office, great phone etiquette and is a creative problem solver. Internship could lead to full-time position for the right candidate. Please forward resumes to manager@independentgroup.com.
Katalyst Films’ Production Department seeks bright, qualified interns for the Spring semester 2011. Interns must receive college credit and commit to at least 2 days a week. An interest in production is desired; duties include supporting the Vice President of Production, organizing and prepping shoots, dealing with logistics, helping to facilitate communication and assisting with basic finance processes. Applicants must be detail oriented, multi-tasking, and have the willingness to learn. The internship is unpaid but provides a friendly and creative environment. If interested, please submit a brief cover letter with a resume (PDF attachment preferred) to productionintern2011@gmail.com
Frederic Golchan Productions (Twelve, Chaos Theory), associated with Radar Pictures, is looking for office interns. Duties include coverage, rolling calls, scheduling, etc. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience, as you will be working directly with Mr. Golchan. Internship is unpaid but college credit is available. Must commit to 2-3 days a week for minimum 3 months. Email resume and cover letter to asstgolchan@gmail.com
Rat Entertainment, Brett Ratner’s production company (Rush Hour 1-3, Tower Heist), located on the Universal Studios lot, is looking for unpaid interns. We need people who are willing to work 1-2 days a week, between the hours of 9am to 6:30pm. Duties will include Xeroxing, running errands, research, filing and sorting, dubbing tapes, temping on assistants’ desks, answering phones, reading scripts and writing coverage. We’re looking for fastidious, self-reliant, eager, and responsible candidates. Please email resumes to Agustine.calderon@ratent.com.
Village Roadshow Pictures Entertainment is seeking conscientious and enthusiastic interns to support our Production department. Interns will also be exposed to Marketing, Distribution and other divisions of the company. This internship is designed to prepare interns to enter the Entertainment Industry workforce, and is focused on teaching script coverage and analysis, film awareness as well as general office duties. Please send all resumes to vrpeinternship@gmail.com.
Talent Management/Production Company is looking for effective, intelligent interns. Duties include but not limited to heavy phones, helping with submissions, scheduling, organizing, running errands and other office duties. Candidates should possess outstanding communication skills, be organized multi taskers, have a great attitude, and Mac skills. No actors, please. These are non-paying, part time Spring internships, for school credit only. Email resume and/or cover letter to zerogravityintern@gmail.com

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Win Free Yoshi’s Tix
Lalah Hathaway at Yoshi’s, SF, Fri. June 18, at 10 pm;
Cassandra Wilson at Yoshi’s, Oakland, Sunday. June 20, at 7 pm;
Tierney Sutton at Yoshi’s, Oakland, Tuesday. June 22, at 8 pm
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Win Free Stanford Jazz Festival Tix to:
Khalil Shaheed on July 19;
Luciana Souza/Romero Lubambo; plus Alegritude on June 25, A Night of Brazilian Jazz!;
Randy Weston’s African Rhythms Trio on June 26;
Mose Allison Trio on July 16;
Ruth Davies’ Blues Night with Special Guest Keb’ Mo’on July 25
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http://ex-why.com/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-hussein-obama-ii/
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Special Benefit Event:

Khalil Shaheed

and the Mo’Rockin Project

with Take 5!

The Stanford Jazz Workshop will be honoring Jazz Legend Khalil Shaheed with a Tribute and FUNraiser at his performance at the Festival on July 19, 2010 at 7:30 pm. Khalil will be honored by the U. S. Congress, State of California, City of Oakland, and Masjidul Waritheen.
Khalil will perform at the Festival with his group “Mo’Rockin Project” Featuring: Bouchaib Abdelhadi, vocals/dembek; Yassir Chadly- Imam at Masjid al-Iman Oakland, vocals/gembre/oud; Richard Howell, saxophone; Khalil Shaheed, trumpet; Glen Pearson, piano; Ron Belcher, bass; Deszon Claiborne, drums.
The event is being arranged by Gabrielle Wilson and Associates with the Aaron & Margaret Wallace Foundation where recently KPFA Host Doug Edwards and Ms. Wilson hosted Khalil Shaheed on “Music of the World”. You can link to an archived version of the program here:http://kpfa.org/archive/id/61697 . There’s also a “Thank You” to the “Justice for Ali” campaign during the program as a sponsor.

Come out to honor and support Khalil Monday, July 19, 2010 at| 7:30 PM at Dinkelspiel Auditorium
Tickets: $24 general | $14 students | Also appearing TAKE 5!
Win Free Stanford Jazz Festival tix to Khalil Shaheed on July 19;
Luciana Souza/Romero Lubambo; plus Alegritude on June 25, A Night of Brazilian Jazz!;
Randy Weston’s African Rhythms Trio on June 26;
Mose Allison Trio on July 16;
Ruth Davies’ Blues Night with Special Guest Keb’ Mo’on July 25;
Lalah Hathaway at Yoshi’s, SF, Fri. June 18, at 10 pm;
Cassandra Wilson at Yoshi’s, Oakland, Sunday. June 20, at 7 pm;
Tierney Sutton at Yoshi’s, Oakland, Tuesday. June 22, at 8 pm
Winners to be chosen from those that submit a “Petition to President Obama or A. G. Holder” Below
http://ex-why.com/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-hussein-obama-ii/
http://nowtruth.org/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-obama/
http://superstarmanagement.com/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-obama/
http://amwftrust.org/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-hussein-obama-ii/
Khalil directs the Oaktown Jazz Workshop two afternoons a week, runs the instrumental music program at Allen Temple Baptist Church in Oakland, serves as an artist-in-residence at the Oakland School of Music, and rehearsing and performing with three ensembles: the Khalil Shaheed Quartet (often including his daughter, Savannah Harris, 16, on drums), the jazz-meets-Moroccan music group cleverly named Mo’Rockin Project, and Redwood Brass, a four-trumpet, one-trombone quintet that mixes jazz and classical music.
The first time Bay Area trumpet master Khalil Shaheed listened to cassettes of North African melodies given to him by Moroccan singer and multi-instrumentalist Yassir Chadly, he had a sudden insight: “They ain’t playin’ nothin’ but the blues!” This revelation showed Shaheed the common ground that his own roots in jazz and blues shared with the soulful, ancient musical traditions of North Africa.
No matter where it comes from, great music can fortify the soul and bring people together. In the Mo’Rockin’ Project, a septet co-led by Shaheed and Chadly, the excitement of a funky horn section and heartfelt jazz improvisation unite with the sublime sounds of Islamic devotional music and traditional Arabic and African instruments. The result is a remarkable fusion that captures the essence of two cultures and delivers the best of both worlds, conjuring up “how Marvin Gaye might have sounded fronting Abdullah Ibrahim’s band” according to East Bay Express.
Without being overtly political, the energetic, funky music they create dispels misconceptions about American and Islamic traditions, and exemplifies the beauty that can be created when two cultures come together in the spirit of celebration, communication, and love. Describing the Mo’Rockin’ Project’s sound, bluesman Taj Mahal said it best: “There isn’t a vehicle made by man on Earth or space that can give you this beautiful a ride!”
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Profile about Khalil on SFGATE
WATCH:
Khalil Shaheed and the Mo’Rockin Project at Yoshi’s, 2009
Khalil Shaheed and the Mo’Rockin Project’s CD release party, 2006

2010 Stanford Jazz Festival At A Glance

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http://amwftrust.org/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-hussein-obama-ii/
June 16 An Evening with Dick Hyman
*June 25 A Night of Brazilian Jazz!
Luciana Souza/Romero Lubambo; plus Alegritude
June 26 A History of African Rhythms & Jazz
*June 26 Randy Weston’s African Rhythms Trio
June 27 Freddy Cole Quartet
July 2 The Music of Billy Strayhorn
July 3 Early Bird Jazz for Kids: Jim Nadel & Friends
July 3 Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio
July 9 Fred Hersch: Jobim and More
July 10 Early Bird Latin Jazz for Kids: John Santos Sextet
July 10 Tuck & Patti
July 11 Ella Fitzgerald: America’s First Lady of Song
*July 16 Mose Allison Trio
July 17 Claudia Villela Band
July 18 John Santos Sextet
*July 19 Khalil Shaheed & the Mo’Rockin Project
July 20 Gerald Clayton Trio
July 21 Kristen Strom Quintet
July 22 The Music of Dave Brubeck Presented by Victor Lin
July 24 Giants of Jazz: Charles McPherson, Junior Mance & Tootie Heath
*July 25 Ruth Davies’ Blues Night with Special Guest Keb’ Mo’
July 26 Dena DeRose Trio
July 27 Junior Mance Trio
July 28 100 Years of Django with Julian Lage, Victor Lin & Jorge Roeder
July 29 Visions: The Stevie Wonder Songbook
July 31 Rebecca Martin featuring Larry Grenadier, Steve Cardenas & Larry Goldings
Aug 1 Dave Douglas Quintet Plus
Aug 2 George Cables Trio
Aug 3 Nicholas Payton with the Taylor Eigsti Trio
Aug 4 Joshua Redman Trio
Aug 6 SJW All-Star Jam Session
Aug 7 Taylor Eigsti Group featuring Becca Stevens
Stanford Jazz Workshop / P.O. Box 20454 Stanford, CA 94309 / Tel: 650.736.0324 / info@stanfordjazz.org

LALAH HATHAWAY
CELEBRATING FATHER’S DAY

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San Francisco, CA. , 94115
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Free tix to Friday 10:00 PM Show
8pm show $30
10pm show $22
Saturday
8pm & 10pm shows $30
Sunday
5pm matinee: Kids $5/Parents with Children $20/ General $30
7pm show $30
Chicago-born R&B song stylist Lalah Hathaway first put the music world on notice with the release of her self-titled 1990 Virgin Records debut, which yielded four singles (including the #3 chart entry “Heaven Knows.” She’s since recorded four more albums, three solo and the other was the critically acclaimed collaboration with pianist Joe Sample, The Song Lives On. Her newest record, Self Portrait, came out in 2008 on the legendary Stax records. Not only has Lalah accumulated a long list of major credits with artists such as Marcus Miller, David Sanborn, Meshell Ndegeocello, Gerald Albright, and Wayman Tisdale but she has also achieved a #1 single with the Grammy-nominated tribute to Luther Vandross, “Forever, For Always, For Love.” In the spirit of giving back, She is the celebrity Ambassador for the Susan G Komen For The Cure Foundation to combat breast cancer. Lalah has accomplished so much and will continue to inspire many.
http://www.lalahhathaway.com/
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http://nowtruth.org/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-obama/
http://superstarmanagement.com/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-obama/
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510 Embarcadero West
Oakland, CA 94607
Free tix to Sunday 7:00 PM Show

Cassandra Wilson

Jun 19-Jun 20, 2010

Saturday
8pm & 10pm shows $40
Sunday
7pm show $40
9pm show $40
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On June 7, 2010 Abdul-Jalil al-Hakim filed and served a 200 page Corruption, Extrinsic Fraud, Criminal Misconduct, Ethics and “Whistle-Blower” Complaint complete with audio CD on Congresswoman Barbara Lee, State Assemblyman Sandre Swanson, Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O’Malley, Alameda County Presiding Court Judge Jon R. Rolefson, Alameda County Supervisor Kieth Carson, Oakland California Mayor Ron Dellums, Oakland City Administrator Dan Lindheim, Oakland City Auditor Courtney Ruby, Oakland City Councilpersons Desley Brooks and Larry Reid’s offices, and is being submitted to the Alameda County Grand Jury while California Attorney General Jerry Brown’s office refused service of their complaint! You can read and/or download the Complaint and the exhibits here if you choose or go to the website for complete coverage here http://nowtruth.org/city-attorneys-russo-williams-complaint-for-corruption-extrinsic-fraud-ethics/The Complaint is against:

1. Parties to Charges:

Oakland City Attorney John Russo, Mark Morodomi, Randy Hall, Janie Wong, Anita Hong, Sophia Li, Demetruis Shelton- current President of the National Bar Association, Elizabeth Allen, Erica Harrold, Michele Abney, Eliada Perez and the Oakland City Attorney’s Office; former Oakland and current San Leandro City Attorney Jayne Williams; former City of Oakland employee Pat Smith; Stephan Barber and others of the law firm Ropers, Majeski; Ronald J. Cook, Randy Willoughby, Alex Stuart, Annette Bening’s brother Bradley Bening and others of the law firm Willoughby, Stuart & Bening; William Jemmott now of the law firm Wilson Elser; Todd Jones and the law firm Archer Norris; Daniel Crowley of the law firm Daniel Crowley & Assoc.; Fletcher Alford, Joel K. Liberson and the law firm Gordon & Rees; Sean Robert O’Halloran now of the law firm Crone Rozynko; Anne Brooks Harrigan now of the law firm Grancell, Lebovitz, Stander, Barnes & Reubens; Yolanda Marnell Jackson- San Francisco BAR Assoc., now of the law firm Jackson Alternative Dispute Resolution; the law firm of Caven, Cleaveland, Murray; the former law firm of Jackson Harrigan; John Ratto and Dean K. Beyer, of ASU Group (formerly D. L. Glaze); defendants Rescue Rooter and Bay Area Carpet Cleaning; and retired Judges David Lee, Michael Ballachey, and Richard Hodge; and others.

2. The Charges:

The Parties have committed CORRUPTION, COLLUSION, CONSPIRACY, EXTRINSIC FRAUD, FRAUD UPON THE STATE, SUBORNATION AND SOLICITATION OF PERJURIOUS TESTIMONY, PROVIDING LITIGATION CASE FILES AND EVIDENCE TO DEFENDANTS, SPOLIATION OF EVIDENCE, FABRICATING EVIDENCE AND PLANTING FABRICATED EVIDENCE IN LITIGATION CASE FILES , ATTEMPTING TO DECEIVE THE PUBLIC IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS LITIGATION THEORY, CALUMNY DECEIT by giving the case files to defendant Stephan Barber and others of the law firm Ropers, Majeski, and Ronald J. Cook, Randy Willoughby, Alex Stuart, Bradley Bening and others of the law firm Willoughby, Stuart & Bening for nearly a year; then clearly constructed fraudulent fabricated evidence in 1999 and planted that evidence favorable to the defendants in the files SIX years AFTER the case was closed; engaged in spoliation of remaining evidence in the court files from 1991; and fostered witness testimony based on this planted evidence in the al-Hakim v CSAA and the underlying Rescue Rooter case that was created thru EXTRINSIC FRAUD with accompanying testimony procured thru admitted suborned and solicited perjurious acts by John Russo and others, they engaged in actions to destroy the litigation of al-Hakim’s legal case; they engaged in actions to coverup their unlawful acts; they committed, aided and abetted this criminal activity with this unpardonable breach in the chain of custody of the court files to accommodate the defendants litigation strategy in both the CSAA and the underlying Rescue Rooter case.
John Russo, former Oakland and current San Leandro City Attorney Jayne Williams and the Oakland City Attorney office staffs’ criminal violations of the Civil Code, Business and Professions Code, the Rules of Professional Conduct, and the California Cannons strikes at the heart of al-Hakim’s fundamental civil and human rights, and the right to due process under the law guaranteed by the United States Constitution Amendments and the California Constitution. These actions qualify as a Hate Crime under the Unruh Rights Act, the Ralph Civil Rights Act and the Bane Act, while they are clear crimes of religious bigotry and intolerance, as such, this conduct rose to the level of consideration for a Federal Crime and a Civil Rights violation because the City Attorney’s Office operates “under the color of law” and certainly the violation of anyone’s civil rights is a federal crime. This deprivation of al-Hakim’s civil, human and due process rights by the law enforcement body of the City Attorneys’ office of Oakland “rise to the level of criminal activity and misconduct” by local and federal law enforcement officials. These criminal actions by Russo and his staff demand they be issued court ordered subpoena to testify.

3. The Liability and Damages:

The Parties have all failed and refused to provide the information sought by al-Hakim, and further failed and refused to appear under court ordered subpoena for deposition testimony twice and under court ordered subpoena for trial testimony and have caused al-Hakim and family to be forced from their $1 million plus home and office, foreclosed from an over $20 million law suit, and multi million business for 13 years thru the City Attorneys’ violation of the business and professional codes, extrinsic fraud, subornation of perjurious testimony, committing these acts under the color of law with unclean hands, and should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
You can read and/or download the Complaint and the exhibits here if you choose or go to the website for complete coverage here http://nowtruth.org/city-attorneys-russo-williams-complaint-for-corruption-ex…

4. City Attorney, Defendants Perjurious Claim of Innocence

Since 1999 Oakland City Attorney John Russo, Mark Morodomi, Randy Hall, Janie Wong, Anita Hong, Sophia Li, Demetruis Shelton- current President of the National Bar Association, Elizabeth Allen, Erica Harrold, Michele Abney, Eliada Perez and the Oakland City Attorney’s Office has always maintained that the City of Oakland case file in the Abdul-Jalil al-Hakim vs. The City of Oakland matter from the 1991 backup were missing and were last requested for viewing by defendant Ron Cook.
For over eight (8) years CSAA defense counsel Stephan Barber had denied that he had anything to do with the handling, disappearance, transportation, having possession, copying or returning of the City of Oakland case file in the al-Hakim matter from the 1991 backup. He has repeatedly stated that he “never touched the file” and “knew nothing about it”.
In August 1, 2007 al-Hakim had the court issuance of trial subpoenas served on Retired Judges Lee, Michael Ballachey, and Richard Hodge, John Russo, Janie Wong and Anita Hong to submit to trial testimony beginning September 7, 2007 regarding the handling of the City file. (See Exhibit C) Demetruis Shelton, current President of the National Bar Association and City Attorney employee left a voicemail message for al-Hakim acknowledging that Russo had in fact received the Trial Subpoenas! A copy of that voice mail here. http://www.box.net/shared/88g62hzaky
The requested depositions and investigation concerns trial Judge David C. Lee’s allowance of the illegal product of fabricated and planted evidence, spoliated evidence and unclean hands by defendant/hostile intervener AAA Insurance; Cook and Willoughby, Stuart & Bening; defense counsel Steve Barber and the law firm of Ropers Majeski; the other underlying defendants; and the Oakland City Attorney’s Office run by John Russo to be admitted as evidence, subjected to testimony, and fostered it’s use to prejudice the jury. During the trial, testimony revealed that there were numerous documents and photos of a very damning nature to the defense and AAA as the hostile intervener, that were missing, altered, or incomplete. Retired Judges Lee, Michael Ballachey, and Richard Hodge, though they live in three different counties, all coincidentally hired the same Oakland defense firm run by former Oakland and current San Leandro City Attorney Jayne Williams whom was responsible for providing the files to the defendants initially that was then given to her client Judge Lee for trial by John Russo.
During the recent CSAA trial, in April 2008, defendant Ron Cook admitted on the witness stand that he received the City file from Barber before October 1999. Barber then admitted during the next break that he got the file from the City and arranged to have it copied by AKON Copying Service and that he had said file until June 2000. It was not stolen, misplaced, nor had he absconded with it, it was given to him by the City Attorneys office!!!
As a protective measure for his co-defendants, Judge Jon Tigar had ruled that Barber would have to testify and answer al-Hakim’s charges of spoliation of evidence and subornation of perjurious testimony stemming from his handling of the City file if there was more than one case file. If there was ever more than one case file, they were ALL missing and that fact was attributed to CSAA’s attorneys by the City Attorney. Clearly, Mr. Barber now has to leave the seat as defense counsel and take the stand as a witness and defendant! You can see video of Tigar’s ruling!
Cook and Barber’s admissions now corroborates the story that was told to al-Hakim and his attorneys Mike Michel and Jeff Fackler in July 2000 by Oakland City Attorney’s Janie Wong and Anita Hong. However, since 1999 Janie Wong, Anita Hong and Russo have always maintained that the files were missing and were last requested for viewing by defendant Ron Cook. This statement is also perjurious and deceitful as we now know that the December 1, 2005 written statement by Oakland City Attorney John Russo about Anita Hong leaving the case files at the office counter and no one coming to review them is willfully and intentionally perjurious, deceitful and fraudulent.
The City Attorney has failed and refused to effectively respond and such a non response, to ignore the fact that they have been caught in these illegal transgressions, reveals that John Russo and the City Attorney’s office was an accomplice to the breaking of the chain of custody of the evidence that was spoliated by the unclean hands of the hostile intervener, allowed the court to make the file a part of the record, and presented the fabricated evidence planted in the case files and spoliated evidence at trial. al-Hakim asserts that Russo’s and the City Attorney’s Office and the hostile intervener’s misconduct in connection with the Rescue case qualified for “unclean hands” as their actions meet the requirement that, to be considered as unclean hands, a party’s misbehavior must relate to the transaction in suit and to the adversary party.
You can read and/or download the Complaint and the exhibits here if you choose or go to the website for complete coverage here http://nowtruth.org/city-attorneys-russo-williams-complaint-for-corruption-extrinsic-fraud-ethics/

5. Judge John Tigar’s Admission of Fabricated Evidence, Planted in Case Files Tainted, and Spoiled by the Hostile Intervener and the Oakland City Attorney

The only evidence produced by CSAA in their defense at trial during the al-Hakim vs. CSAA trial in April 2008 was the two fabricated notes allegedly from Pat Smith taken at the time of the occurrence of 1991 back up. There was no other evidence lodged with the court reflected in the minutes of the hearing. The hearing was held in al-Hakim’s noticed absence as he was attending a funeral after a second death during the trial of an over 40 year friend.

6. THE AUGUST 1999 CITY NOTE

al-Hakim had served a trial subpoena upon defendant Ron Cook to produce his entire case file at trial. Cook appeared at trial with less than 15 boxes of files claiming that these were the only ones he felt was responsive to the subpoena. Upon review of the files provided, it was clear that there were just many, many duplicates of the same documents copied over and over without there being any new information provided. al-Hakim had also subpoenaed Ronald J. Cook, Randy Willoughby, Alex Stuart, Bradley Bening and others of the law firm Willoughby, Stuart & Bening yet no one else appeared or provided their case files pursuant to the subpoena claiming that they knew nothing about the case and it was Cook’s alone as an unsupervised “independent contractor”.
During a review of Cooks files in the court room while trial was recessed for a week, al-Hakim found a document in Ron Cook’s copies of the City of Oakland files which was a note entitled “Al-Hakim v. C/O (92416)” with two bates stamp numbers 001323 and 000002 (See one page note under Exhibit C) that was discovered on April 2, 2008 during trial subject to subpoena. This document apparently states a list of “documents not provided to council requesting file”, and further mentions “Attorney-Client and work product documents”. These notes clearly address:1) conversations between and a one page memo from EFA (City Attorney Elizabeth Allen) to RWH (City Attorney Randy Hall) and former City Attorney employee Pat Smith on August 27, 1999- SIX YEARS AFTER Smith was fired by the City;
2) another conversation between and a one page memo from EFA (City Attorney Elizabeth Allen) to former City Attorney employee Pat Smith on August 27, 1999- SIX YEARS AFTER Smith was fired by the City;
3) Two pages of hand-written notes from JWW (City Attorney Jayne W. Williams) to RWH (City Attorney Randy Hall) and former City Attorney employee Pat Smith on September 3, 1999- SIX YEARS AFTER Smith was fired by the City;
4) Undated, one page hand-written note from JLW (City Attorney Janie L. Wong) to persons unknown;
5) Undated, one page hand-written note from former City Attorney employee Pat Smith SIX YEARS AFTER Smith was fired by the City to EFA (City Attorney Elizabeth Allen);
6) Two pages of undated, unaddressed, nondescript notes for placement into the City file.
For years al-Hakim has asked for answers to the illuminating question of “Where are the rest of Pat Smith’s alleged City case file notes allegedly taken contemporaneously during her two years of involvement from 1991-1993 in this case?”. There was never any answer because there were no notes other than the two pages of notes (See two pages of notes under Exhibit C) that were fabricated and planted into the City file after August 1999 by the Oakland City Attorney’s mentioned herein and at the behest of the defense attorney Stephan Barber.
Deputy defense-counsel Judge Jon Tigar had ruled in pre-trail conference that Pat Smith’s notes would be admitted as evidence despite the fact that he noted that Judge David Lee had ruled them inadmissible in the Rescue trial. This is inconsistent with his ruling of all the previous orders of other judges relative to this case, no matter how remote, would prevail in this case and remain in full effect as he ruled on them and cited the prior judges ruling. Perhaps more revealing is that ALL those orders that he ruled on with the alleged support of previous judges orders were ALL against al-Hakim’s interest. During pre-trial conference al-Hakim had stated to the court that the defendants could not and would not produce any of the witnesses from the Rescue trial and none would appear at this trial because they all were known to have committed perjury. During the trial Defense counsel Barber stated to the court that he had tried to locate Pat Smith at the City of San Francisco but she no longer worked there and requested of the court that Pat Smith be allowed to testify through her notes and the Rescue transcript. al-Hakim raised the issue that the defendants had not provided any proof of their efforts to locate and serve Smith and alleging that they merely tried to reach her at her former place of employment was not enough. Tigar stated that he had read the Rescue trial testimony and notes of Pat Smith and would allow the transcript and her notes to be admitted as evidence if there was agreement that she would not appear as a witness. There was never any agreement between the parties on her not appearing as a witness and though Tigar knew there was no such agreement, Tigar admitted her testimony and notes into evidence at trial on August 6, 2008 while al-Hakim was absent attending a funeral for a second death during the trial.
You can read and/or download the Complaint and the exhibits here if you choose or go to the website for complete coverage here http://nowtruth.org/city-attorneys-russo-williams-complaint-for-corruption-extrinsic-fraud-ethics/

7. Oakland City Attorney Was Aware At All Times Whom Had The Files And Why
Oakland City File Note Refutes Defendants Recision Claim!

This evidence proves that the Oakland City Attorney’s Office knew at all times that defendants CSAA, Ron Cook and defense counsel Stephan Barber had the case files, that they provided the case files to them, that Pat Smith’s notes were clearly constructed in fraud and planted in the case files by the Oakland City Attorney’s Jayne Williams, Randy Hall, Elizabeth Allen, Eliada Perez, Janie Wong, Anita Hong, and former Senior Investigator Pat Smith at the behest of defendants CSAA, Ron Cook, defense counsel Stephan Barber, and underlying defendants Rescue Rooter with their counsel William Jemmott and Bay Area Carpets with their counsel Todd Jones. al-Hakim has previously served several deposition and trial subpoenas on ALL the parties named above and they have all failed to appear every time.
Since Pat Smith was terminated from the al-Hakim v. City of Oakland case for lying, fraud, and presenting false evidence before it was settled in September 1993 and she was fired from Oakland City employment shortly thereafter in 1994, there is no logical reason for her to have had such close and alleged privileged contact, conversations, and the sending and receiving of documents between her and Oakland City Attorneys Jayne Williams, Randy Hall, Elizabeth Allen, Eliada Perez, Janie Wong, Anita Hong in August 1999- SIX YEARS AFTER she was fired by the City of Oakland. As she said at the Rescue trial while being examined by Rescue defense counsel William Jemmott under oath she “required her notes to respond to questions” because she could not remember what lies she had to testify to without them. The notes she previously alleged to have “created those notes at or near the time of the event as part of her claims file” is simply untrue. Her notes and testimony is why the defendants could not and would not ever produce her for testimony at trial and Oakland City Attorneys John Russo, Jayne Williams, Randy Hall, Elizabeth Allen, Eliada Perez, Janie Wong, Anita Hong could not and would not ever appear for testimony at deposition or trial in this or the underlying case.
You can read and/or download the Complaint and the exhibits here if you choose or go to the website for complete coverage here.

8. Jayne W. Williams

City Attorney Jayne Williams Corruption Set Aside ALL Cases

Retired Judges Lee, Michael Ballachey, and Richard Hodge, though they live in three different counties, all coincidentally hired the same Oakland defense firm, Meyers Nave, run by former Oakland and current San Leandro City Attorney Jayne Williams whom was responsible for providing the files to the defendants initially that was then given to her client Judge Lee for trial by John Russo. (See July 26, 2006 letter from Kim Colwell under Exhibit B)
al-Hakim was stumped for years trying to find “Jane Williams” and was unsuccessful until recently while attending a Oscar Grant Town Hall meeting someone mentioned the Meyers Nave report on the abuses of the BART police in his murder and the general professional and ethical nature of the force. Curious about the alleged findings, al-Hakim did a web search and was surprised to find out that the principle of Meyers Nave and the City Attorney of San Leandro was none other than “Jayne Williams”! From there he found her active in many investigative roles as the finder of fact in case involving high level, high profile, governmental crimes.
Jayne Williams is the managing principal of Meyers Nave and the current City Attorney for the City of San Leandro. While at Meyers Nave, Jayne has served as City Attorney to the City of Suisun City and as Interim City Attorney for the Cities of Stockton and Merced.
Recently, Ms. Williams was retained as part of the Meyers Nave team selected by the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) to conduct a confidential internal affairs investigation of the officer-involved shooting death of Oscar Grant. This New Year’s Day incident gained public attention throughout the Bay Area and the nation, and sparked protests that extended for a number of weeks following the shooting. The investigation reviewed the actions of the police officers who were involved in the incident to determine any potential misconduct.
As reported in The San Jose Business Journal’s, Jayne Williams, and Meyers Nave were retained by San Jose Evergreen Community College District Board of Trustees to conduct an independent investigation into the allegations of financial and administrative improprieties by Chancellor Rosa Perez. In November 2009 these allegations were reported in three KGO news telecasts and a San Jose Mercury News article. Because of the significant public interest and attention generated by these news reports, the District Board decided that an independent investigation should be conducted and that the investigation report should be made available to the public, to the extent legally permissible. The investigation team, led by Jayne Williams, conducted a five-month investigation into the various allegations and produced a comprehensive report with findings, recommendations and conclusions that was released by the District to the public at a news conference on May 21, 2010.
Their website proudly boasts “Meyers Nave routinely represents public agencies in high profile internal investigations such as this investigation for San Jose Evergreen Community College District and the investigation conducted by attorneys Jayne Williams and Kimberly Colwell on behalf of BART into the actions of all the officers present during the New Year’s Day shooting death of Oscar Grant. For more information on this investigation or for assistance with internal investigations, please contact Jayne Williams at 800.464.3559.”
“Attorneys at Meyers Nave understand these pressures. In fact, we have earned our reputation by helping public officials find creative solutions to financial, regulatory and legal issues. Our extensive knowledge of all areas of municipal law — coupled with hands-on experience in negotiating and litigating — allows us to cut to the core of most issues and resolve them quickly.”
“Our clients include a number of California’s most forward thinking cities, towns, counties and redevelopment agencies. Our attorneys work closely with public officials — council members, city managers, planning directors, public works directors, finance directors and risk managers — to help manage and optimize programs and initiatives.”
Their advertising at the 2010 League of California Cities Annual Expo Exhibitors in San Diego, CA, September 16 and 17, 2010 (as of 5/26/2010 ) displayed:
Meyers Nave
Booth(s): 738
Provide legal solutions for city attorney, general counsel and special counsel services in public finance, employment, cost recovery, infrastructure development, environmental law and civil rights litigation.
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Their website also list:
CLIENT LIST & REFERENCES; LIST OF (SELECTED) CLIENTS
City of Alameda, County of Alameda, City of Benicia, Benecia Housing authority, City of Capitola, City of Clover-dale, City of Concord, Contra Costa County, City of Daly City, City of Dixon, City of Dublin, City of El Cerrito, El Dorado County, City of Fairfield, City of Ferment, City of Glendale, City of Hayward, City of Livermore, Los Altos Hills, City of Los Gatos, Mendocino County Community Development Center, Menlo Park Fire Protection District, City of Milpitas, Novato Sanitary District, City of Oakland, County of Orange, City of Palo Alto, City of Patella, City of Pinole, City of Richmond, City and County of San Francisco, City of San Leonard, City of San Ramon, Santa Clara County Fire District, City of Santa Clara, County of Sonoma, City of Stockton, City of Tracy, City of Union City, City of Walnut Creek, City of West Covina
She and Meyers Nave worked with John Russo and the City of Oakland in a lawsuit against police officers that claimed they had been underpaid for working extra hours and for the time they spent putting on their uniforms, and that loss/settlement will pay $1.75 million in legal fees and costs and will offer vacation time and money to the officers. Under a tentative agreement reached this week, the city will cover the plaintiffs’ legal fees. More than 500 current officers will receive an average of 130 vacation hours each, and about 60 retired officers each will be paid $3,500, said Rocky Lucia, an attorney for the officers.
She also worked with Russo and the City Attorney’s Office in the April 2008 injunction that would have banned plastic shopping bags from landfills against the Oakland City’s ordinance. Alameda County Superior Court Judge Frank Roesch said that the city failed to conduct a full review of how the ban would affect the environment.
In his ruling, Roesch ignored his conflict of having an interest in a garbage company, said, “It is because of that evidence in the record and the unanimity of the uncertainty whether paper bags are less (or more) environmentally friendly than plastic bags that the city cannot assert that there is ‘no possibility’ of any significant environmental effect caused by the ban.”
In a statement, Keith Christman, senior director of the American Chemistry Council’s plastics division, said, “They also take up more space in landfills.” “Banning plastic bags would dramatically increase energy use, double greenhouse gas emissions and increase waste. Recycling plastic bags is the right approach and makes plastic bags the environmentally responsible choice.” He said, “We encourage the city to help Oakland residents improve the recycling of plastic bags consistent with AB 2449, California’s state-wide recycling program,” and “Plastics are a valuable resource – too valuable to waste — and we believe effective implementation of the state’s recycling program is the best and fastest way to steward environmental resources and reduce litter by recycling these bags.”
Michael Mills, the attorney for the Coalition to Support Plastic Bag Recycling, said internal e-mails between Oakland officials last year indicate that they admit that compostable plastic bags aren’t any better for the environment than are regular plastic shopping Bags and he believes Oakland officials only approved the ordinance for “feel-good public relations spin.”
How important is it to the integrity and validity of the proper investigation and analysis of high profile crimes that the finder of fact is in fact guilty of corruption, collusion, conspiracy, extrinsic fraud, breaching the chain of custody giving the case files to defendants for nearly a year, fabricating evidence, planting fabricated evidence in case files and providing that spoliated case file to the courts without informing the court! This fact alone would bring all of their cases under scrutiny with the potential to be overturned!
You can read and/or download the Complaint and the exhibits here if you choose or go to the website for complete coverage.

9. CSAA Worked with The Defense Against It’s Own Insured

al-Hakim has asserted that as relevant to whether these actions of al-Hakim’s own insurance carrier, CSAA, there are equally as serious charges with regards to the actions of Cook and Willoughby Stuart & Bening; Barber and Ropers Majeski participation in the orchestration of defendants Rescue Rooter and Bay Area Carpet’s defense strategy against their client rather than represent al-Hakim as required by law. The witness testimony and evidence that was procured thru admitted suborned and solicited perjurious testimony by them and the defendants, they engaged in actions to interfere with their client and litigant’s legal case, engaged in actions to coverup the unlawful act of suborn and solicited perjurious testimony, committed fraud upon the court of the State of California, aided and abetted criminal activity, committed willful, criminal and corrupt perjury, fraud, conspiracy to commit fraud, conspiracy, subornation of perjurious testimony and solicitation of perjurious testimony, fraudulent concealment, spoliation of evidence with the City of Oakland, their unpardonable breach in the chain of custody of the court files, has committed patterned willful, criminal, and corrupt deception and fraud upon the court, extrinsic fraud, spoliation of evidence with the disappearance of court records, and has unclean hands.

10. LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

The many other new claims including abuse of discretion, gross misconduct, conduct prejudicial, gross negligence, bias, the subornation and solicitation of perjurious testimony charges are inextricably intertwined with the truthful testimony and conduct of the named Judges Lee, Hodge and Ballachey; Defendant’s and their attorneys, agents, witnesses and experts; CSAA and their attorneys, agents, witnesses and experts; Ron Cook and Willoughby Stuart & Bening and their attorneys, agents, witnesses and experts; and the City of Oakland Attorneys’ office, suggest that all documents, notes, meetings and conversations with and of the respective judges, witnesses, experts, defendants and counsels are admissible as to these charges for which there is no impunity.
Perhaps the single most important reason why Victoria Henley, former Presiding Alameda County Superior Court Judge Yolanda Northridge, Presiding Alameda County Superior Court Judge Jon Rolefson and Ronald George, heads of the disciplinary bodies responsible for taking corrective action in this case, has been so derelict in doing so, is because they are inextricably placed in the legal paradox where every judge, court administrator, attorney, law firm, defendant and their agents having been involved in committing these crimes, opens the way to legally setting aside every case they were ever involved with and potentially being reversed at an untold cost of money, integrity and irreparable loss of public confidence in the legal system.
You can read and/or download the Complaint and the exhibits here if you choose or go to the website for complete coverage here http://nowtruth.org/city-attorneys-russo-williams-complaint-for-corruption-extrinsic-fraud-ethics/

al-Hakim has over 30,000 signatures and implore you to click on any one of the links and sign the Petition To The Honorables President Barack Obama and United States Attorney General Eric Holder to raise it’s investigation of corruption involving Attorney General Jerry Brown, Oakland City Attorney John Russo, former Oakland and current San Leandro City Attorney Jayne Williams, former District Attorney Tom Orloff, and current District Attorney Nancy E. O’Malley.
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The Oakland Gang Injunction passed because City Attorney John Russo had the support of ACLU whom has mobilized organizers to support, not fight it, to the peril of the Black Community!
This is nothing but another tool for developers to continue exercising gentrification of the Black Community unopposed because of the apathy and lack of leadership in defending our rights from the so-called Black leaders! Where is the National Action Network, NAACP, CORE, Rainbow Coalition, you or any other national group that alleges to stand for Civil Rights when we are being raped and “Okey Doaked” by the “white liberal” defenders of the public trust?
Every defendant “served”, and I use that term without any credibility under the legal process, with the unconstitutional injunction that has an attorney has been dropped from the matter! But those that are unrepresented are being “convicted” in a civil proceeding with criminal implications because they do not have legal representation provided as in a criminal matter! If just one defaults, the system will entrap the rest of the youth population for ever.
Conveniently the ACLU and LCCR did not represent theses people while filing a Amicus Brief yet venturing into the community with white liberal organizers that will benefit from the demise of the youth punished by the injunction to advocate and pre-sell it’s inevitability and lobby for it’s acceptance as a needed measure to fight crime.
Forget about the “double jeopardy” that these Black youth face in a civil/criminal legal web cast by a crooked City Attorney whom has fabricated and planted that fabricated evidence in a case file, gave the case file to the defendants for nearly a year, and gave the case file to a judge for trial without notifying the court! See more on the City Attorney below.
al-Hakim has mobilized attorney’s to represent these poor, under served youth and secured ALL-Americans, NFL All-Pro, NBA World Champions, North Oakland residents, Oakland Tech High School and U. C. Berkeley classmates Marshawn Lynch and Leon Powe along with several native Oakland celebrities to join national celebrities in this fight! Through the collaboration of the individuals, Powe’s “Fresh Start Oakland”,the Aaron & Margaret Wallace Foundation, and others, we will provide the much needed alternatives to these profiled youth to succeed in life and not be eliminated from it because some developers want their families property and them out the neighborhood. WE MUST ACT NOW to end this travesty ASAP!Abdul-Jalil
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Attorney General Jerry Brown Covers Superior and State Court Corruption, D A Tom Orloff, Oakland City Attorney John Russo Extrinsic Fraud Upon the Court!

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California Attorney General Jerry Brown, responsible for carrying out investigation of Alameda County Superior Court and State Appeals Court judges, District Attorney Tom Orloff, Oakland City Attorney John Russo and various corporate defendants is himself defending some of the criminals and covering up the very same corruption he is supposed to be investigating and prosecuting! Full Story with Videos and Documents on this blog or at http://tinyurl.com/ljk8av
Abdul-Jalil al-Hakim, the Uber-successful sports and entertainment agent with Superstar Management, filed a federal complaint with the United States Attorney General, Department of Justice, of a hate crime of Islamophobia and Xenophobia committed against him during a trial in Superior Court of Alameda County, California. More on al-Hakim on his Profile Page on this blog.
The complaint, drafted and filed by al-Hakim in pro per, has broad based support from Democrats and Republicans, was submitted by Congresswoman Barbara Lee with the offices of Congressmen John Conyers, and Charles Rangel, reviewed by several legal experts, with advocacy by former Republican Senator J. C. Watts, a client of al-Hakim’s, is moving forward with the investigation and charges of criminal extrinsic fraud upon the court of the State of California, fabricating and planting fabricated evidence, spoliation of evidence, and the doctrine “unclean hands” against defendants/hostile intervener AAA Insurance; Ronald J. Cook, Randy Willoughby, Alex Stuart, Bradley Bening and others of the law firm Willoughby, Stuart & Bening; Stephan Barber and others of the law firm Ropers, Majeski; and many others.
The complaint addresses concern that Superior Court Judges’, defendants, defense counsels and others conduct rose to the level of consideration for a Federal Crime and a Civil Rights violation because the bench upon which the judge rules is “under the color of law” and certainly the violation of anyone’s civil rights is a federal crime, perhaps even more importantly, not only requested Merrily Friedlander, Chief of the Civil Rights Division, to make an investigation of a judicial hate crime, but also the many other civil rights and due process violations of judicial misconduct, and attorney extrinsic fraud upon the court and law that are themselves directly the matters complained.
After review in the U. S. A. G. Office, the case was thought of as being so egregious that even the infamous Bradley Schlozman, whom is now fired and facing Federal indictment with resigned former Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez for removing Democratic attorneys from the U. S. Attorneys Generals offices nationwide, sent al-Hakim a letter referring the matter (because of jurisdictional limitations) to the California State Attorney General, California State Bar Association, the California State Judicial Council, and California State Insurance Commissioner for investigation and prosecution. And these were Republican Judges and attorney’s being complained of! Full Story with Videos and Documents on this blog.
The requested depositions and investigation concerns trial Judge David C. Lee’s allowance of the illegal product of fabricated and planted evidence, spoliated evidence and unclean hands by defendant/hostile intervener AAA Insurance; Cook and Willoughby, Stuart & Bening; defense counsel Steve Barber and the law firm of Ropers Majeski; the other underlying defendants; and the Oakland City Attorney’s Office run by John Russo to be admitted as evidence, subjected to testimony, and fostered it’s use to prejudice the jury. During the trial, testimony revealed that there were numerous documents and photos of a very damning nature to the defense and AAA as the hostile intervener, that were missing, altered, or incomplete.
Now, however, the very same California State Attorney General, Jerry Brown, responsible for carrying out the investigation of these crimes is himself defending these and other criminals and covering up the very same corruption he is supposed to be investigating and prosecuting!
Alameda County District Attorney Tom Orloff’s Extrinsic Fraud Upon the Court, Prosecutorial Misconduct, Willful and Malicious Prosecution, Conflict of Interest, Obstruction of Justice, Denial of Due Process, Willful and Intentional Fabrication and Authoring False Evidence; Misrepresentation and Concealment of Material Facts
al-Hakim had to file an action against Tom Orloff and the Alameda County District Attorney’s (DA) and the Alameda County Department of Child Support Services (ACDCSS) because for over 15 years they repeatedly failed and refused to enforce the courts own orders for the fair and proper application and accounting of payments al-Hakim made in trust to the DA in their fiduciary capacity for the minor al-Hakim child depriving al-Hakim and the minor child of over $2,000 of monies paid, thus creating a “mythical” arrearage and open account in al-Hakim’s name and on his behalf owed to the minor child, then illegally charging al-Hakim with the crime of violating the child support statute for nonpayment, reporting the alleged violation to the State of California for Collection and the State Department of Motor Vehicles for suspension of his driving privilege for nonpayment and illegally tossing al-Hakim into “debtors prison”, suspending his drivers license, revoking his passport, and ruining his credit. ACDCSS actions and claimed “right” to perform in this manner are not contained in any State or Federal statute, regulation, or other legislative act and therefore, do not have the force of law and renders it constitutionally infirm and no court officer can merely “grant” a ruling in their favor to cover getting caught having done so. Full Story with Videos and Documents on this blog.
Attorney General of The State of California Substituted In for DA Tom Orloff
On January 22, 2008 Attorney General Jerry Brown and the Office of The Attorney General of The State of California substituted in as attorney of record in this case for the Alameda County Department of Child Support Services allegedly “in the interest of justice”. What justice is there in the Attorney General defending, concealing and thereby further complicitly committing the admitted willful and intentional extrinsic fraud upon the court; prosecutorial misconduct; willful and malicious prosecution; misconduct; conflict of interest; obstruction of justice; denial of due process under the law; willful and intentional fabrication and authoring false evidence; misstating and mischaracterizing evidence; misrepresentation and concealment of material facts with knowledge of the truth with the intent to induce the court’s act or reliance; harassment; and intimidation on behalf of District Attorney Tom Orloff, Maureen Lenahan, Valgeria Harvey, counselors L. Lavagetto, Ms. K. Pendergrass, Ms. Adler, Kris Ferre, and accountant Mr. Lovelady and others unnamed in the DA’s office and Commissioner Oleon’s abuse of discretion, willful misconduct, conduct prejudicial, illegal ex-parte communications and bias that resulted in error.
This was done to excuse and protect the Alameda County Department of Child Support Services from their ongoing conflict of interest in their alleging to represent the interest of Joette Hall, whom they had defrauded along with al-Hakim of the funds paid to the DCSS in trust for their minor child.
The Alameda County Department of Child Support Services was never representing the al-Hakim Hall family, they were defending and covering up their extrinsic fraud upon the state and the families. The Alameda County Department of Child Support Services wanted to conceal their attempted coercion of al-Hakim to pay the arrearage they created in his name.
al-Hakim and his family had complained many times each year about the misapplication of the funds tendered to the Department of Child Support Services in trust for the al-Hakim Hall family.
Now Brown………

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Oakland City Attorney John Russo and the City Attorney’ Office has committed EXTRINSIC FRAUD, FRAUD UPON THE STATE, SUBORNATION AND SOLICITATION OF PERJURIOUS TESTIMONY, PROVIDING LITIGATION CASE FILES AND EVIDENCE TO DEFENDANTS, SPOLIATION OF EVIDENCE, FABRICATING EVIDENCE AND PLANTING FABRICATED EVIDENCE IN LITIGATION CASE FILES , ATTEMPTING TO DECEIVE THE PUBLIC IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS LIGITATION THEORY, CALUMNY DECEIT by giving the case files to defendant Stephan Barber and others of the law firm Ropers, Majeski, and Ronald J. Cook, Randy Willoughby, Alex Stuart, Bradley Bening and others of the law firm Willoughby, Stuart & Bening for nearly a year; then clearly constructed fraudulent fabricated evidence in 1999 and planted that evidence favorable to the defendants in the files SIX years AFTER the case was closed; engaged in spoliation of remaining evidence in the court files from 1991; and fostered witness testimony based on this planted evidence in the al-Hakim v CSAA and the underlying Rescue Rooter case that was created thru EXTRINSIC FRAUD with accompanying testimony procured thru admitted suborned and solicited perjurious acts by John Russo and others, they engaged in actions to destroy the litigation of al-Hakim’s legal case; they engaged in actions to coverup their unlawful acts; they comitted, aided and abetted this criminal activity with this unpardonable breach in the chain of custody of the court files! Read Full Story with Videos and Documents on this Blog!

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Specious Judge Jon Tigar Employed Judicial Council, Alameda County Court Administration and County Sherriffs With His Co-Defense Counsel/Defendant’s Stephan Barber and others of the law firm Ropers, Majeski, and Ronald J. Cook, Randy Willoughby, Alex Stuart, Bradley Bening and others of the law firm Willoughby, Stuart & Bening to Investigate Plaintiff al-Hakim! Read Full Story with Videos and Documents on this Blog!

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Oakland City Attorney John Russo, the quintesential mayorial “want to be”, has committed political suicide by a self inflicted corruption wound to the temple and can never win an elected posistion with the revelation of undeniable evidence of criminal wrong doing as protest and demands for his resignation and payment of damages are insurmountable and gaining meteoric momentum! These revealing examples of the real John Russo clearly exhibit his true beliefs as they pretain to blacks, minorities and racism; his being above the law with his self-percieved White Male Upper Class and Socio-Economic Priviledge; Bigotry and inciting Islamophobia in feeding fear and hatred of Islam and Muslims! Read Full Story with Videos and Documents on this Blog!

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Miscreant Judge Jon Tigar Aborted Witness Testimony of The Honorable Judge Leo Dorado Because He and His Co-Defense Counsel/ Defendants Stephan Barber and others of the law firm Ropers, Majeski, as well as Ronald J. Cook, Randy Willoughby, Alex Stuart, Bradley Bening and others of the law firm Willoughby, Stuart & Bening, Feared al-Hakim Would Explore Corruption, Collusion, And Misconduct Of Judges And Lawyers Reported To U. S. Attorney General In al-Hakim Case! Tigar Did This IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS LIGITATION THEORY! Read Full Story with Videos and Documents on this Blog!

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California State Court Corruption and Alameda County Presiding Court Judge Yolanda Northridge Conceals Corruption! This Was Done IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS LIGITATION THEORY! Read Full Story with Videos and Documents on this Blog!

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Specious Judge Jon Tigar Aborted The Testimony of His Co-Defense Counsel/Defendant Ron Cook to destroy the litigation of al-Hakim’s legal case for his Co-Defense Counsel/Defendant Stephan Barber and others of the law firm Ropers, Majeski, and Ronald J. Cook, Randy Willoughby, Alex Stuart, Bradley Bening and others of the law firm Willoughby, Stuart & Bening al-Hakim still manage to get over 20 critical admissions of undeniable guilt of Stephan Barber and others of the law firm Ropers, Majeski, and Cook, Randy Willoughby, Alex Stuart, Bradley Bening! Read Full Story with Videos and Documents on this Blog!

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“In another religion they honor people who serve like you with Sainthood!” – Economics Professor Adeel Malik,Oxford University, England and World Renowned News Expert Commentator, speaking about Abdul-Jalil and the Aaron & Margaret Wallace Foundation.

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“Jalil, YOU ARE A TZADIK (SAINT)!”– Barry Barkan, Live Oak Institute and

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Abdul-Jalil al-Hakim, c.1971

In 1971 Abdul-Jalil had the HONOR of having his portrait painted by Beauford Delaney, hailed as the most important African-American artists of the 20th century, whose life appeared to symbolize the mythical artistic existence of privation and relative obscurity, that show a retrospective of “uninhibited colorist (though never an unintelligent one)” that is “apotheosized” and whose talent and “free, open and outgoing nature” engendered admiration from everyone whom was fortunate enough to encounter him as he was THE darling of the international culture scene in New York and Paris. James Baldwin called him his “spiritual father.”

Beauford Delaney is ranked among the Top 10 globally, and in United States. Delaney’s best rank was in 1944, the artist’s rank has improved over the last 5 years, with the most dramatic change in 1992.

His list of friends and acquaintances including artists, World Leaders, politicians, activist, authors/poets/writers, intellectuals, filmmakers, promoted by numerous patrons of the arts, world Cultural Ambassadors, art gallery owners, befriended by notable figures, and musicians Stuart Davis — his closest painter compatriot — W.E.B. Du Bois (whose portrait he painted), Salvadore Dalí (whose portrait he painted), Countee Cullen, Louis Armstrong (whose portrait he painted), Duke Ellington (whose portrait he painted), Ethel Waters (whose portraits he painted), W.C. Handy (whose portrait he painted), Henry Miller (who wrote a tribute to him), John F. Kennedy (whose portraits he painted), Robert Kennedy (whose portraits he painted), Jean-Claude Killy (whose portraits he painted), Herb Gentry, Alain Locke, Cy Twombly, Sterling Brown, Langston Hughes, Georgia O’Keeffe (who drew charcoal and pastel portraits of Delaney in 1943), Augusta Savage, Stuart Davis, John Marin, Pablo Picasso (whose portrait he painted), Richard A. Long (whose portrait he painted), John Koenig (whose portrait he painted), and Claude McKay were connected to Paris in various ways.

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Luminaries Josephine Baker, Bob Blackburn, Ed Clark, Bob Thompson, Marian Anderson (whose portrait he painted), Jacob Lawrence, Ella Fitzgerald (whose portrait he painted), Zora Neale Hurston, Alfred Stieglitz, Carl Van Vechten, Edward Steichen, Dorothy Norman, Anaïs Nin, art studio owner Charles Alston, Jackson Pollock, Vassili Pikoula, Henri Chahine (whose portrait he painted), Charlie Parker (whose portrait and music he painted.), James Jones, Jean Genet, Lawrence Calcagno, Cab Calloway, Elaine DeKooning, Palmer C. Hayden (whose portrait he painted), art dealer Darthea Speyer (whose portrait he painted) who had exhibitions of Delaney's art at Paris' Galerie Lambert in 1964. Others include artists Charles Boggs, Al Hirschfeld, John Franklin Koenig, Harold Cousins, Herbert Gentry (whose portrait he painted), Ed Clark, and Ellis Wilson, authors James Jones and Henry Miller (who was also a water colorist), Writers Richard Wright, Surrealist poet Stanislas Rodanski, Chester Himes, Ralph Ellison, William Gardner Smith, Richard Gibson, Lorraine Hansberry, Ted Joans, art historian Richard A. Long, and his friend Lynn Stone.

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“Jalil, I told everybody that you guys are representing me!”- Reggie "the Minister of Defense" White, two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, Super Bowl XXXI champion, 13-time Pro Bowl, holds second place all-time among NFL career sack leaders with 198 (behind Bruce Smith's 200 career sacks). He was selected to the NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, and the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team. White is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Deion "Prime Time" Sanders playing with Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Falcons at the same time!

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“I don’t know what I would have done without you!.” – J.C. WATTS, U.S. HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES.
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“Imaginative, foresighted, some pretty impressive credentials. His I.Q. QUALIFIES HIM AS A GENIUS.” – UPI .
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World Conference of Mayors 2010- Abdul-Jalil was honored in Miami, Florida and Haiti, for the Relief Missions to Arch Bishop Joel Jeune of Grace Village in Haiti

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2005- Federal Complaint with United States Attorney General, Department of Justice, of Hate Crime of Islamophobia and Xenophobia
In 2005 he filed a federal complaint with the United States Attorney General, Department of Justice, of a hate crime of Islamophobia and Xenophobia committed against him by Judge David C. Lee during a trial in Superior Court of Alameda County, California, that is moving forward with the investigation and charges of criminal extrinsic fraud upon the court of the State of California, spoliation of evidence, and the doctrine “unclean hands” against defendants/hostile intervener AAA Insurance; Ron Cook and the law firm of WILLOUGHBY, STUART & BENING; defense counsel Steve Barber and the law firm of Ropers Majeski; and others. The complaint, drafted and filed by al-Hakim in pro per, has broad based support from Democrats and Republicans, was submitted by Congresswoman Barbara Lee with the offices of Congressmen John Conyers, and Charles Rangel, has been review by several legal experts, with advocacy by former Republican Senator J. C. Watts, a client of al-Hakim’s.
The complaint addresses the concern that a Superior Court Judges’ conduct rose to the level of consideration for a Federal Crime and a Civil Rights violation because the bench upon which the judge rules is “under the color of law” and certainly the violation of anyone’s civil rights is a federal crime. “Muslims, just as any other group, can not be afraid to speak up when their rights have been abridged. If one does not speak up, then the transgressions goes unreported and the perpetrator goes on to harm again unchecked, it does not matter whom the transgressor is” said al-Hakim. The complaint, perhaps even more importantly, not only requested Merrily Friedlander, Chief of the Civil Rights Division, to make an investigation of a judicial hate crime, but also the many other civil rights and due process violations of judicial misconduct, and attorney extrinsic fraud upon the court and law that are themselves directly the matters complained. J. C. Watts in asking “What does a supposed terrorist act in Russia have to do with the negligent contamination of a home in America?” posed the argument that there must be consideration of and a response to the many issues in the complaint.

2003- al-Hakim Prevails in Motion to Vacate the Appraisal Awards Against CSAA
In February 2003 after 3 years of defendants legal delays with ten motions for terminating sanctions to prevent the motion from being heard, al-Hakim prevailed in his Motion to Vacate the Appraisal awards against CSAA. (View or download Order here http://www.box.net/shared/n10p7erncv)
The courts found that the awards had to be vacated if, among other grounds, “the award was procured by corruption, fraud, or other undue means”; or the appraisers(A. Michael DeCeasare, Ruben Estrada, Ron Magin and Gene Roberts) “exceeded their powers and the award cannot be corrected without affecting the merits of the decision upon the controversy submitted”. The order further cited the improper use of “cash value” as replacement cost, use of erroneous “used cost” figures, denial of coverage, injection of fraud, concealment, breach of contract, and coverage issues without any reason or evidence, CSAA could not defend their actions nor those of their own appraiser. What the court did not address in the motion to vacate was the actual collusion and fraud again perpetrated upon the court by the defendant Ron Cook and the hostile intervener when they provided to and the appraisal panel adopted the improper “cash values” used in the vacated award and the exhibits to support them came directly from the presentation of CSAA’s expert Gary Halpin at the vacated appraisal, and that the fraudulent award itself was further prepared, written, submitted and distributed by defendant Cook and the hostile intervener. This victory locks CSAA in on the Bad Faith actions we submitted to the courts and are subject to summary judgment.

Abdul-Jalil negotiated a series of contracts that included many unprecedented benefits to the individual clients, one of which was interest-free loans that could be forgiven. Upon review by the Internal Revenue Service, the contracts and returns where thrown out and challenged by the IRS as the IRS filed suit. After an 8 year legal battle, he prevailed in Federal Tax Court and established that Interest free Loans where in fact legal. This unprecedented legal ruling was established as a standard in the Tax Laws and was written in several National Law Journals. Cite:

“IRS vs Al-Hakim” published by Commerce Clearing House(CCH) Tax Court Memorandum Cases editions KF 6234A 505 and Maxwell McMillian (Prentice Hall) Federal Tax Cases edition KF 6234A 512 Tax Court Memorandum Decisions. Articles and citations available upon request….
The Historic “al-Hakim” Tax Code §7872 [692] Ruling
After al-Hakim’s victory in the Federal Tax Courts against the Tax Commissioner, in

Abdul-Jalil

December 2000 the IRS moved to change the Tax Codes with the historic “al-Hakim” Tax Code §7872 [692] Ruling. The IRS changed the Federal Tax Codes such that it now “prevents no-interest loans” and was instituted to eliminate and close the Federal Income Tax loop-hole created with al-Hakim’s use of interest free loans in sports and entertainment financial transactions.
CITE: Tax Notes, Dec. 4, 2000, p. 1311; 89 Tax Notes 1311 (Dec. 4, 2000) “al-Hakim Tax Code” Ruling
al-Hakim’s victory in the Federal Tax Court over the U. S. Tax Commissioner has the nations foremost academic institutions and academians in the study of Law and Business teaching al-Hakim’s use of interest free loans in Tax Free financial transactions as part of the Law and Business curriculum in such hallowed halls as Harvard University, Yale University,Washington University, Stanford University, University of Virginia, and Wake Forest University Schools of Law Federal Tax Courses, among others.

Abdul-Jalil negotiated a series of contracts that included many unprecedented benefits to the individual clients, one of which was interest-free loans that could be forgiven. Upon review by the Internal Revenue Service, the contracts and returns where thrown out and challenged by the IRS as the IRS filed suit. After an 8 year legal battle, he prevailed in Federal Tax Court and established that Interest free Loans where in fact legal. This unprecedented legal ruling was established as a standard in the Tax Laws and was written in several National Law Journals. Cite: “IRS vs Al-Hakim” published by Commerce Clearing House(CCH) Tax Court Memorandum Cases editions KF 6234A 505 and Maxwell McMillian (Prentice Hall) Federal Tax Cases edition KF 6234A 512 Tax Court Memorandum Decisions. Articles and citations available upon request….
The Historic “al-Hakim” Tax Code §7872 [692] Ruling
After al-Hakim’s victory in the Federal Tax Courts against the Tax Commissioner, in

Abdul-Jalil